economy

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

Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger

Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger
Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger
June 16, 2026  |  Economy

The cutback economy is proving less about consumer retreat than consumer prioritization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
Bank of America CEO Says Consumers Keep Spending Despite Affordability Concerns
June 15, 2026  |  Economy

Americans are still spending on discretionary items, despite inflation, higher gas prices and the concern about affordability they share with researchers, Bank of America CEO...

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Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
Housing Cost Squeeze Recasts BNPL as a Liquidity Tool
June 11, 2026  |  BNPL

Rent doesn’t wait for payday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
Millennials’ Money Confidence Falls 15 Points as Costs Bite
June 11, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Rising Food and Shelter Costs Test Household Budgets
Rising Food and Shelter Costs Test Household Budgets
June 10, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation accelerated in May, and while energy prices continue to grab headlines, shelter, food and services, categories that account for a large share of recurring...

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The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money
The New Confidence Gap: Secure at Work, Stressed About Money
June 10, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Stable employment has long been viewed as the primary pathway to financial security. The Wage to Wallet Index suggests that equation is beginning to break...

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JPMorgan Exec Warns Inflation Will Weaken Consumer Resilience
JPMorgan Exec Warns Inflation Will Weaken Consumer Resilience
June 09, 2026  |  Economy

JPMorgan Chase’s consumer and community banking chief said the lender is keeping an eye on consumer health. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
June 08, 2026  |  Economy

More households are feeling worse about their financial situation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get...

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