inflation

September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Bank earnings came first, putting up card spending data that spotlighted consumers’ willingness to keep spending across debit and credit cards. Get the Full Story...

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Albertsons Sees Government Benefit Cuts Impact Grocery Spending
Albertsons Sees Government Benefit Cuts Impact Grocery Spending
October 17, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Albertsons is seeing consumers’ financial pressures, compounded by the reduction of government benefits, take a toll on their grocery budgets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
October 17, 2023  |  Economy

For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
October 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers don’t think the pressures on the household budgets are going to abate anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

Prices for apparel and household items saw notable declines in September, even as the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4%.  Get...

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Restaurants Feel Pullback as 85% of Consumers Strain Under Inflation
Restaurants Feel Pullback as 85% of Consumers Strain Under Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

With consumers overwhelmingly noticing the effects of price increases in their day-to-day lives, per PYMNTS Intelligence, restaurants are seeing diners cut back. Get the Full...

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Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The U.S. economy is facing growing concerns as wages fail to keep up with high inflation, with consumers finding it increasingly challenging to maintain their...

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Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy
Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

President Joe Biden will reportedly meet with a half dozen business leaders from various industries on Thursday (Oct. 12) to hear their perspectives on the economy and...

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No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

The latest inflation readings are in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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