economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.
Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers’ total outstanding credit increased by $14.1 billion in February. Revolving credit accounted for $11.3 billion of the increase, while non-revolving credit made up the...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy Moves to Higher-Income Brackets
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy Moves to Higher-Income Brackets
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The good news is the U.S. economy added more than 300,000 jobs last month and many U.S. workers are now earning higher wages.  The not-so-great news...

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Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
April 05, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

With consumers forced to make budgeting decisions amid ongoing economic challenges, older millennials and younger Generation X consumers are seeing buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. And while this news is...

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Wages are increasing.  The unemployment rate’s lower.  The U.S. economy added more jobs in March than had been expected. And yet, it all may not...

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Technology, Government, Financial Sectors Lead First-Quarter Job Cuts
Technology, Government, Financial Sectors Lead First-Quarter Job Cuts
April 04, 2024  |  Economy

The technology, government and financial sectors made the greatest number of job cuts during the first quarter. Across all industries, U.S. employers announced 257,254 job...

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Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation persists, so does sticker shock. For merchants seeking to close the sale, financing offered at the point of sale — before the purchase...

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Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
April 04, 2024  |  Economy

How far will $100 go at the supermarket? Not as far as in 2019. While food inflation has slowed in recent months, costs continue to climb at...

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ADP: Job Switchers See 10% Jump in Wages
ADP: Job Switchers See 10% Jump in Wages
April 03, 2024  |  Economy

ADP’s latest employment report shows a jump in raises for people switching jobs. While year-over-year pay increases last month for people who stayed at their...

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