economic growth

Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending

Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
December 04, 2024  |  Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence, through the last several months, has taken stock of where consumers are spending, and how they contend with inflation. Get the Full Story...

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World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID
World Bank: Global Growth Still Lower Than Pre-COVID
June 11, 2024  |  Economy

A new report from the World Bank has good news and bad news about the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
May 29, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. Get the Full...

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Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
January 14, 2024  |  Economy

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
October 26, 2023  |  Economy

Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race
Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race
October 06, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

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Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
September 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get...

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UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
August 16, 2023  |  Startups

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its position as a global FinTech investment hub by launching a £1 billion investment fund,...

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