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Banks’ Lending Squeeze May Hit Small Businesses Hardest

Banks’ Lending Squeeze May Hit Small Businesses Hardest
Banks’ Lending Squeeze May Hit Small Businesses Hardest
April 12, 2023  |  Loans

Driven by interest rates that, at least for the near future, the Fed hints will continue to rise, banks have reported the market value of issued...

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Why Digital Mainstream Baby Boomers Are a Merchant’s Golden Demographic
Why Digital Mainstream Baby Boomers Are a Merchant’s Golden Demographic
April 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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Gap Between Grocery and Retail Prices Widens As Consumers Expect Price Hikes
Gap Between Grocery and Retail Prices Widens As Consumers Expect Price Hikes
April 11, 2023  |  Economy

Retail inflation once far outpaced food inflation, but the trend has long since reversed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Digital Platforms Reduce Costs and Risk of Business Payments
Digital Platforms Reduce Costs and Risk of Business Payments
April 11, 2023  |  B2B Payments

It’s a new go-to-market landscape with a new set of rules for B2B players. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Merchants Target Products, Not People, With in-Store Security Measures
Merchants Target Products, Not People, With in-Store Security Measures
April 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Tracking items instead of people is gaining steam with some retailers, but the strategy may not work for most products. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Consumers Love Rewards-Driven Payment Methods — and Will Switch to Get Better Ones
Consumers Love Rewards-Driven Payment Methods — and Will Switch to Get Better Ones
April 11, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Whether paying with a traditional credit card, stored payment credentials or cold hard cash, consumers love points and rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Credit Unions Weigh Cryptocurrency’s Effects on Member Loyalty
Credit Unions Weigh Cryptocurrency’s Effects on Member Loyalty
April 11, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Nearly one-third of United States consumers own cryptocurrency, and consumers who own crypto consider it when making various financial decisions. For example, 45% of crypto...

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73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
April 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research finds consumers are putting deals first when it comes to grocery shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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23% of Working Americans Now Have Side Hustles
23% of Working Americans Now Have Side Hustles
April 07, 2023  |  Economy

The side hustle has never been more germane to the U.S. consumer, as large numbers of employed people have taken on extra work in the...

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