economy

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

Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer

Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
Corporate Earnings Confirm PYMNTS Data on a Cautious but Active Consumer
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Corporate earnings releases and conference calls often serve as a real-time test of economic narratives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households
NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households
March 03, 2026  |  Economy

A top Federal Reserve official said he sees an increasing divide between low-income and high-income households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
March 03, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

As the PYMNTS audience saw in Monday’s newsletter (March 2) there’s some wisdom to be gleaned from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
February 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

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Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
February 26, 2026  |  eCommerce

Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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AI Disruption Debate Roils Markets and Refocuses Risk
AI Disruption Debate Roils Markets and Refocuses Risk
February 25, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

While everyone is worried about AI’s ability to write everything from term papers to publication-ready journalism, it was a human writing about AI that rocked...

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White House Economist Rejects AI Doomsday Fears
White House Economist Rejects AI Doomsday Fears
February 24, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

A White House economist said a report that warned of potential risks to the economy posed by artificial intelligence (AI) “violates some of the basic...

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