Consumer Spending

Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
January 23, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Gen Xers’ new round of penny-pinching could be bad news for consumer spending and the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Capital One Targets $2T in Business Payments With Brex Buy
Capital One Targets $2T in Business Payments With Brex Buy
January 22, 2026  |  Earnings

Capital One paired its fourth-quarter earnings report Thursday (Jan. 22) with the announcement of its acquisition of Brex, positioning the deal as a structural move...

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American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
January 22, 2026  |  Economy

The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Get the...

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How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now...

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BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
January 21, 2026  |  BNPL

Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually...

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Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed...

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Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty
Fed Beige Book Shows Consumers Resilient Despite Uncertainty
January 15, 2026  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book strikes a cautiously upbeat tone, pointing to modest economic gains across much of the country even as businesses and...

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November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail
November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail
January 14, 2026  |  Retail

In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and...

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