inflation

Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High

Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
Card Delinquencies Hit Multiyear High
February 13, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday splurge has passed — and now comes the holiday hangover? The New York Federal Reserve detailed in its most recent report, “Household Debt...

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Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
Energy, Food and Transportation Led Increase in Wholesale Prices in January
February 13, 2025  |  Economy

Higher prices for energy, food, and transportation and warehousing led a 0.4% month-over-month increase in the Producer Price Index for final demand in January. The...

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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025  |  Economy

It’s not just about the eggs. Consumers were already feeling the pinch of higher inflation well before the January data on the Consumer Price Index...

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Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys...

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New Data: Financially Strapped Consumers Move to Credit Card Alternatives
New Data: Financially Strapped Consumers Move to Credit Card Alternatives
February 05, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers can’t spend money they don’t have, and right now, many are running out of cash. The lenders that win are the lenders that give...

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Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
Consumers Change Spending Habits to Ease Monthly Money Squeeze
February 03, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

In the face of escalating living costs, it’s immediate survival or bust for many Americans. The latest PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that 65% of consumers are...

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Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
Consumers Use Credit to Plug Widening Gap Between Income and Spending
January 31, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Only a few weeks into the current earnings season, and top-line momentum and commentary from firms, including banks and the payment networks, have all pointed...

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Concerts Still Strike Chord With Consumers Despite High Prices
Concerts Still Strike Chord With Consumers Despite High Prices
January 31, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

This year’s concert season will feature several high-profile acts and increasingly high prices. The cost of seeing movies, plays and live music has jumped 20%...

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