economy

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

51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour

51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour
51% of Struggling Consumers Are Paid by the Hour
May 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The paycheck-to-paycheck economy is becoming less about spending habits and more about the way Americans get paid. The November PYMNTS Intelligence report “Income Instability Is...

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Memorial Day Travelers Meet the New Price of Travel
Memorial Day Travelers Meet the New Price of Travel
May 25, 2026  |  Travel Payments

The great American travel question is no longer, “Window or aisle?” It’s, “Hydrated or solvent?” Delta Air Lines ended complimentary snacks and drinks for main...

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37% of Hourly Workers Already See AI on the Job
37% of Hourly Workers Already See AI on the Job
May 25, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

A growing share of hourly workers in the United States are encountering artificial intelligence on the job before they feel financially prepared for it. That...

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Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
May 22, 2026  |  Economy

High gas prices drove consumer sentiment down to a new low in May. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped by five points...

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UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
May 21, 2026  |  Economy

Business activity in the United Kingdom is declining amid a “perfect storm” of economic factors, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. Greg Foran, the former Walmart executive who joined the supermarket chain as CEO earlier this...

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The Next AI Boom Is Worker Training
The Next AI Boom Is Worker Training
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

When graduating seniors at the University of Arizona roundly booed a former Google CEO every time he mentioned artificial intelligence, the jeers annoyed the billionaire...

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Business Uncertainty Costs Middle Market Companies Up to 6% of Revenue
Business Uncertainty Costs Middle Market Companies Up to 6% of Revenue
May 20, 2026  |  Economy

Business uncertainty remained elevated in March, with 27% of payment executives reporting high uncertainty levels even as optimism about the next 12 months rose, according...

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