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Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation

Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
July 28, 2022  |  Earnings

It’s becoming a familiar theme — the U.S. consumer is resilient, and spending is buoyant and of course, the wild card is how long it...

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Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
July 28, 2022  |  Economy

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Inflation, Consumer Spending Dominate Earnings, Fed’s Focus
Inflation, Consumer Spending Dominate Earnings, Fed’s Focus
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

The great softening is upon us. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Sky-High Grocery Prices Strain Customer Loyalty
Sky-High Grocery Prices Strain Customer Loyalty
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

As food prices continue to inflate in the double digits year over year, customers of all income brackets are considering switching to lower-priced alternatives to...

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Consumers Feel Impacts of Food Inflation Twice as Much as Actual Price Increases
Consumers Feel Impacts of Food Inflation Twice as Much as Actual Price Increases
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

As food prices skyrocket, the effect on consumers exceeds even that of the already dramatic increases seen in the hard data about these price changes....

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Inflation Wags the Dog as Pet Accessories Fetch Fewer Sales
Inflation Wags the Dog as Pet Accessories Fetch Fewer Sales
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

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Data May Show US Economy Shrank for Second Straight Quarter
Data May Show US Economy Shrank for Second Straight Quarter
July 26, 2022  |  Economy

With the possibility of a Thursday (July 28) report showing the U.S. economy shrank for the second straight quarter, the Biden administration is getting in...

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Inflation Puts Dent in US Consumer Confidence
Inflation Puts Dent in US Consumer Confidence
July 26, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer confidence in the U.S. hit another low in July, as rising inflation casts a shadow over the economy’s future, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 26)....

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Grocers Fight Food Waste, Inflation With Mobile App Partnerships
Grocers Fight Food Waste, Inflation With Mobile App Partnerships
July 26, 2022  |  Commerce

As food prices rise, the cost of food waste for grocers — a significant issue in the best of times — becomes an all-the-more pressing...

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