Consumer Spending

Inflation Could Be Poised To Take a Bite From Consumer Spending

Inflation Could Be Poised To Take a Bite From Consumer Spending
Inflation Could Be Poised To Take a Bite From Consumer Spending
January 05, 2021  |  Economy

Inflation may be on the horizon, coming more quickly than many observers might assume. And when it’s here — when it’s more expensive to borrow,...

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NRF Economist: Stimulus Will Help With Ongoing Recovery
NRF Economist: Stimulus Will Help With Ongoing Recovery
January 05, 2021  |  Retail

While economic difficulty caused by the pandemic will continue this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a press release that the stimulus...

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Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
January 04, 2021  |  Economy

After months of dispute, debate and eventually compromise, the second round of stimulus is in the process of going out to Americans. Already Venmo announced...

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Congress Eyes New AML Rules For Antiquities Trade
Congress Eyes New AML Rules For Antiquities Trade
January 03, 2021  |  AML

New legislation passed by Congress will implement new regulations on the antiquities trade in order to hopefully crack down on the possibility of money laundering...

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From Comfy Sweats To Big Corporate Bets; 5 WFH Trends That Look Set To Stay
From Comfy Sweats To Big Corporate Bets; 5 WFH Trends That Look Set To Stay
January 01, 2021  |  Business

“The future comes one day at a time,” statesman Dean Acheson, architect of the Cold War’s Truman Doctrine once said. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Year In Data: Measuring 2020’s Payments Innovation
The Year In Data: Measuring 2020’s Payments Innovation
December 31, 2020  |  Consumer Insights

How We Will Pay: Home As The Consumer Command Center Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Apparel Sales Get Dressed Down For Holiday; Experts Predict Rebound
Apparel Sales Get Dressed Down For Holiday; Experts Predict Rebound
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

Changing styles in fashion are nothing new. But the style changes on display in 2020 are quite a bit different than previous years. Consumers are...

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Mastercard’s Sadove Says The Resilient Consumer Saved Holiday 2020
Mastercard’s Sadove Says The Resilient Consumer Saved Holiday 2020
December 29, 2020  |  Retail

The verdict on the holiday shopping season has been delivered. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Five Takeaways From Mastercard’s Holiday Spend Data
Five Takeaways From Mastercard’s Holiday Spend Data
December 28, 2020  |  Retail

It could be argued that for the retail industry to pull off a 3 percent uptick for holiday sales this year was an astonishing feat....

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