inflation

Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025

Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed...

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Steady Inflation and High Food Prices Push Consumers Toward Installments
Steady Inflation and High Food Prices Push Consumers Toward Installments
January 13, 2026  |  Economy

The latest inflation data released Tuesday (Jan. 13) suggests a steady pace of inflation overall, but groceries and other essentials continue to rise faster than...

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Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
January 13, 2026  |  Retail

For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. That framework is no longer...

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Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
January 08, 2026  |  Economy

A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a...

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Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
January 06, 2026  |  Economy

New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. The research note from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, published...

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Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
January 02, 2026  |  Retail

Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Between 35% and 40% of luxury goods were...

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1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise
1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise
January 01, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Rising costs are no longer just squeezing household budgets. They are reshaping how different generations make financial decisions, from grocery shopping to healthcare use, according...

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Data Highlights the Divide Between ‘Choice’ and ‘No Choice’ for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Data Highlights the Divide Between ‘Choice’ and ‘No Choice’ for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
December 31, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

For much of the past decade, “living paycheck to paycheck” has functioned as shorthand for low wages. PYMNTS Intelligence’s research this year suggests something more...

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