Consumer Spending

Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Amid persistent financial pressures impacting a majority of U.S. households, the decision to spend on time-saving convenience services is increasingly subject to a stringent financial...

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Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When the economy starts to get wobbly, the warning signs typically emerge in closely-watched measures: government indicators of declining economic growth, rising prices and depressed...

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Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
May 04, 2025  |  Retail

Fast food chain Wendy’s is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Student Loan Defaults Could Reduce Consumer Spending by $63 Billion
Student Loan Defaults Could Reduce Consumer Spending by $63 Billion
May 02, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Rising student loan defaults could reduce consumer spending by as much as $63 billion a year, according to Bloomberg Economics. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cash App Slowdown Highlights Shifting Consumer Behavior as They Focus on Essentials
Cash App Slowdown Highlights Shifting Consumer Behavior as They Focus on Essentials
May 02, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Shares of Block fell more than 20% Friday (May 2), as slowing growth has prompted management to issue cautious guidance. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Mastercard Move Transactions Grow 35%, CEO Says Consumer Spending ‘Solid’
Mastercard Move Transactions Grow 35%, CEO Says Consumer Spending ‘Solid’
May 01, 2025  |  Earnings

Contactless payments continue to be a preferred method for consumers, Mastercard’s latest quarterly results showed, while debit and credit spending remained intact despite cardholders’ worries...

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Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
May 01, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers facing cash flow shortages are more likely to use pay later services compared to their financially stable counterparts, highlighting a divide in payment preferences...

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Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
May 01, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

For banks seeking to lure and keep small- to medium-sized business (SMB) clients, real-time payments can become big business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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