Consumer Spending

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
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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Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
January 13, 2026  |  Retail

For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
January 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. Get the...

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BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
January 08, 2026  |  News

In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees...

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Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
January 08, 2026  |  Economy

A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a...

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Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
January 03, 2026  |  The Weekender

Somewhere between the last peppermint latte and the first “dry January” seltzer, the consumer psyche performs an elegant pivot: from recovering to romancing. Valentine’s Day is the annual...

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Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
January 02, 2026  |  Retail

Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
January 01, 2026  |  Subscriptions

The digital economy has a seasonal rhythm. Late December is when consumers “zero out” recurring payments — a thumb-scroll through bank apps and email receipts....

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UK Card Spending Dips for First Time Since COVID
UK Card Spending Dips for First Time Since COVID
December 30, 2025  |  Economy

British consumers reportedly pulled back on their debit and credit card spending this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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