Consumer Spending

Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns

Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
June 15, 2026  |  Economy

Americans are still spending on discretionary items, despite inflation, higher gas prices and the concern about affordability they share with researchers, Bank of America CEO...

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Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
June 11, 2026  |  BNPL

Rent doesn’t wait for payday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
June 11, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Digital Shift Gives Amazon 27% Edge in Discretionary Spend
Digital Shift Gives Amazon 27% Edge in Discretionary Spend
June 09, 2026  |  Retail

As shoppers put more of their budgets toward essentials, Amazon and Walmart are starting to play more distinct roles in American retail. Get the Full...

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New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
June 08, 2026  |  Economy

More households are feeling worse about their financial situation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get...

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What Revolving Credit’s 10.4% Growth Says About Consumer Resilience
What Revolving Credit’s 10.4% Growth Says About Consumer Resilience
June 07, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Call it the trillion-dollar question, focused on the U.S. consumer: How much longer can spending keep outpacing the economic headlines? Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fed Beige Book Puts the Consumer Divide in Plain View
Fed Beige Book Puts the Consumer Divide in Plain View
June 04, 2026  |  Economy

The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve suggested that the consumer remains standing, but not on equal footing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fed Beige Book Signals Margin Squeeze for Consumer Brands
Fed Beige Book Signals Margin Squeeze for Consumer Brands
June 03, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Americans are facing growing affordability pressures, and companies are having mixed results in passing on higher costs, the Federal Reserve said in its May Beige Book released Wednesday...

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