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Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?

Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?
Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?
April 10, 2025  |  Economy

Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview...

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Gen Z Shoppers Turn to Credit Card Installments to Fuel Impulse Buys
Gen Z Shoppers Turn to Credit Card Installments to Fuel Impulse Buys
April 10, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Credit cards remain among the most popular vehicles for payments — for both planned and unplanned expenses — and for many consumers, stretching out payments...

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42% of Consumers Prefer Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
42% of Consumers Prefer Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
April 10, 2025  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers are turning to digital wallets as their preferred method for sending and receiving money across borders, signaling a shift in global money movement.  Get...

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Metal Payment Cards Move From Luxury to Everyday as Fraud Fears Deepen
Metal Payment Cards Move From Luxury to Everyday as Fraud Fears Deepen
April 10, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

For decades, consumers have been bombarded with security advice designed to keep their financial data safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Healthcare Providers Prescribe AI to Combat Burnout and Enhance Patient Experiences
Healthcare Providers Prescribe AI to Combat Burnout and Enhance Patient Experiences
April 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Two major health care providers — Highmark Health and Hackensack Meridian Health — are betting big on the technology to transform care delivery, reduce burnout...

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Trust Multiplied: How Verified Data Platforms Strengthen Business Lending
Trust Multiplied: How Verified Data Platforms Strengthen Business Lending
April 09, 2025  |  Data

During the pandemic, the government extended a $1.2 trillion lifeline through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Four years on, the sobering stats show that the...

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UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How
UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How
April 09, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Trust and familiarity are central to the payments experience. At the end of the day, consumers won’t pay with methods they don’t know much about...

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The Urgent Economy: How Instant Payments Are Changing Vendor Relationships
The Urgent Economy: How Instant Payments Are Changing Vendor Relationships
April 09, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

In today’s fast-paced world, waiting days for a payment to clear can feel like an eternity. That’s why instant payments are in demand, giving businesses...

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Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
Merchants Make the Sale When Consumers See Preferred Payment Options
April 09, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Consumers are less confident about economics — on a macro and a personal level — than they have been for quite a while. Get the...

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