Consumers have a stable short-term inflation outlook but a cautious view for the medium to long term. While near-term inflation expectations are steady at 3.0%,...
The latest readings of gross domestic product (GDP) have been revised down — at least a bit. And though the fourth-quarter GDP still logged some...
The prices of goods and services will continue to weigh on U.S. consumers’ wallets in 2024. Most consumers still say they live paycheck to paycheck....
Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. But they’re reigning in their spending plans, too — a...
Consumers often feel pressured to maintain a standard of living, which can be difficult in uncertain economic times with higher prices and interest rates. Keeping...
Consumers are getting fewer disbursements this year, PYMNTS Intelligence data shows. However, that may be due to consolidation, not because they are getting less. Consumer...
Despite the decrease in inflation rates, living paycheck to paycheck remains a widespread financial reality for many consumers in the United States, encompassing over 60% of...
Initial jobless claims remained low last week, according to new Labor Department data. Government figures released Thursday (Oct. 5) showed initial claims inching up to 207,000 for the week...
Private employers added 89,000 jobs last month, the slowest growth rate since early 2021. That’s according to the monthly employment report released Wednesday (Oct. 4) by ADP, which...