economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Energy Fueled the CPI Spike but Essentials Are the Real Story

Energy Fueled the CPI Spike but Essentials Are the Real Story
Energy Fueled the CPI Spike but Essentials Are the Real Story
April 10, 2026  |  Economy

The latest inflation figures start at the pump, but the effects will likely extend well beyond gas prices and into everyday household spending decisions. Get...

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Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
April 09, 2026  |  Economy

Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and...

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Google Finance Scales AI Tools to 100 More Countries
Google Finance Scales AI Tools to 100 More Countries
April 08, 2026  |  Google

The new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Google Finance is set to expand beyond the United States and India, adding more than 100 countries over the coming weeks....

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Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials
Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials
April 07, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
April 01, 2026  |  Economy

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as...

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Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
April 01, 2026  |  Economy

Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies
Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies
March 31, 2026  |  Economy

Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Fears Resurface
Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Fears Resurface
March 27, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March...

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FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow
FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow
March 27, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The assumption that consumers are motivated primarily by upside has defined the go-to-market playbooks of payments companies, FinTechs and consumer brands for years. Get the...

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