Consumer Spending

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds

American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds
American Consumers Pressured as Rising Prices Erase Tax Refunds
May 25, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

U.S. consumers are reportedly facing increased financial pressure as tax refunds peter out. Economists and executives are warning that this cash crunch comes as fuel...

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Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. “With regard to future rate cuts, I am going to need...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. Greg Foran, the former Walmart executive who joined the supermarket chain as CEO earlier this...

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Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
May 20, 2026  |  Retail

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. The company released first quarter earnings Wednesday (May 20) showing a 6.7%...

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Fed Data Finds Households Keep Big Purchases in Play
Fed Data Finds Households Keep Big Purchases in Play
May 19, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers still intend to spend, and new Federal Reserve findings, alongside PYMNTS Intelligence data, show how they expect to make those purchases work. The latest...

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Online Sales Jump as Shoppers Hunt for Control
Online Sales Jump as Shoppers Hunt for Control
May 19, 2026  |  eCommerce

The most revealing number in the latest spate of retail data may not be how much consumers in the United States spent. It may be...

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Financial Data Aggregators Get Pulled Into the AI Finance Race
Financial Data Aggregators Get Pulled Into the AI Finance Race
May 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

For years, aggregators such as Plaid, MX and Finicity have occupied a central position in digital finance by connecting banks, FinTechs and consumer applications to...

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CFOs Pull Forecasting Insights From Payments Data, Not Economic Headlines
CFOs Pull Forecasting Insights From Payments Data, Not Economic Headlines
May 18, 2026  |  Data & Research

Consumers in the United States are still solidly employed despite headlines about artificial intelligence, but they are increasingly stretched. As they lean harder on credit,...

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