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Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise

Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise
Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise
December 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show...

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High-Income Households Lift Installment Adoption by 57%
High-Income Households Lift Installment Adoption by 57%
December 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are reshaping how they use credit, and PYMNTS Intelligence data shows that installment plans are becoming a central tool for managing cash flow in...

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Rising Fees Undercut Instant Payout Momentum
Rising Fees Undercut Instant Payout Momentum
December 09, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Instant payouts are gaining traction as more recipients choose to receive money immediately. According to From Fast to Sticky: Why Instant Payouts Win Repeat Customers,...

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Bank CEOs and Senators to Discuss Crypto Market Regulation
Bank CEOs and Senators to Discuss Crypto Market Regulation
December 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Bank CEOs are reportedly scheduled to meet with senators from both parties on Thursday (Dec. 11) to discuss crypto market regulation. Get the Full Story...

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Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini
Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini
December 08, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google denied a Monday (Dec. 8) report by AdWeek that the tech giant plans to bring ads to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini. Get...

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Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
December 08, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Qatar has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) company called Qai, joining larger Gulf nations that are channeling state resources into building domestic AI capabilities...

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Central Bank of Argentina Considers Letting Lenders Trade Crypto for Clients
Central Bank of Argentina Considers Letting Lenders Trade Crypto for Clients
December 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of Argentina is reportedly considering letting traditional lenders trade cryptocurrencies for their clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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JPMorganChase Says Jeff Bezos Is Among Advisers to Security and Resiliency Initiative
JPMorganChase Says Jeff Bezos Is Among Advisers to Security and Resiliency Initiative
December 08, 2025  |  Business

JPMorganChase said Monday (Dec. 8) that Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell will be among the 12 members of an external advisory council for its new...

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