economy

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

Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low

Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
July 06, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth
Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth
July 03, 2026  |  Economy

Gas prices heading into the Fourth of July weekend are the highest they’ve been in four years but lower than recent highs, AAA said in...

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Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits
Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits
July 03, 2026  |  Gig Economy

Volatile gasoline prices are doing more than squeezing household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Why Consumers Are Pulling Back Before the Labor Market Does
Why Consumers Are Pulling Back Before the Labor Market Does
July 02, 2026  |  Economy

The latest jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the labor market is cooling gradually. PYMNTS Intelligence finds consumers are already behaving as...

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Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
July 01, 2026  |  Economy

Vehicle sales in the United States have not declined this year as they have during past times of war and economic pressure, Reuters reported Wednesday...

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AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
July 01, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The impact of AI has reportedly begun to show up in U.S. government employment data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Household Bills Turn Optimism Into Deferred Purchases
Household Bills Turn Optimism Into Deferred Purchases
June 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers still have a strong appetite to spend, but many have lost the room in their budgets to act on it. New PYMNTS Intelligence research...

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23% of Bridge Millennials Use 4 or More Financial Coping Tactics
23% of Bridge Millennials Use 4 or More Financial Coping Tactics
June 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Rising costs are pushing younger consumers to work harder at money management, even as fewer Americans say their coping strategies are actually helping. Get the...

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