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As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?

As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
January 07, 2025  |  Economy

Job openings were up in November, but so were layoffs, and the pace of quitting fell too … all of which, for November’s government data,...

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The Year in Data: PYMNTS Intelligence Decodes 2024’s Biggest Trends
The Year in Data: PYMNTS Intelligence Decodes 2024’s Biggest Trends
December 24, 2024  |  Markets

It’s no secret that 2024 was a year of important developments in the financial services industry, and PYMNTS Intelligence was at the forefront of tracking...

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Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Point Since April as Economy Improves
Consumer Sentiment Reaches Highest Point Since April as Economy Improves
December 20, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment rose in December, reaching the highest point since April but remaining below its pre-pandemic level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings from several card issuers offer up a mixed portrait of the U.S. consumer in November. Get the Full Story...

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Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Retailers across the U.S. are confronting a new era of cautious spending as consumers tighten their belts in response to ongoing economic pressure. Inflation, rising...

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Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
December 16, 2024  |  BNPL

More than one-third of U.S. consumers are struggling with cash flow shortages, forcing them to make tough choices about how they pay for everyday necessities....

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
December 11, 2024  |  Economy

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported...

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Banks Tighten Credit Access as Demand for Limit Increases Rises
Banks Tighten Credit Access as Demand for Limit Increases Rises
December 09, 2024  |  Debt

A dramatic rise in credit card debt over the last several years has pressured paycheck-to-paycheck consumers, with a disproportionate burden on those individuals and households...

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