Consumer Spending

American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years

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. Economic data...

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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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JPMorgan’s Dimon Bets on Tech and AI as Apple Card Buildout Begins
JPMorgan’s Dimon Bets on Tech and AI as Apple Card Buildout Begins
January 13, 2026  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings results, released before the market opened Tuesday (Jan. 13), reflect a bank preparing to spend more through 2026, with technology,...

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