tariffs

NY Fed: Businesses Are Already Passing Along Tariff Costs to Consumers
NY Fed: Businesses Are Already Passing Along Tariff Costs to Consumers
June 04, 2025  |  Economy

Just before tariffs took root in April, PYMNTS Intelligence found in its “Certainty Project” report that a majority of firms across various sectors anticipated higher...

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Dollar General Sees Greater-Than-Expected Growth as Higher-Income Consumers Seek Value
Dollar General Sees Greater-Than-Expected Growth as Higher-Income Consumers Seek Value
June 03, 2025  |  Retail

Dollar General’s same-store sales increased 2.4% and its financial results exceeded internal expectations in the quarter ended May 2, as higher-income consumers came to its...

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Auto Sales Return to Normal After Two-Month ‘Tariff Surge’
Auto Sales Return to Normal After Two-Month ‘Tariff Surge’
June 03, 2025  |  Retail

Auto sales reportedly returned to a normal level in May after spiking for two months when consumers sought to make purchases before new tariffs set...

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Tariffs Threaten Price Stability and Employment
Fed Governor Lisa Cook: Tariffs Threaten Price Stability and Employment
June 03, 2025  |  Economy

The U.S. economy remains solid, but tariff-driven uncertainty is complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to balance price stability and maximum employment, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa...

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Report: Temu Loses 58% of US Daily Users Due to Tariffs
Report: Temu Loses 58% of US Daily Users Due to Tariffs
June 02, 2025  |  eCommerce

Temu reportedly lost 58% of its eCommerce platform’s daily U.S. users in May after the U.S. ended the de minimis exemption on imported goods from...

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Bringing the Momentum Back to Enterprise Digital Transformation
Bringing the Momentum Back to Enterprise Digital Transformation
June 02, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Digital transformation should result in digital capabilities, but it appears to be losing its momentum in many organizations. As companies grapple with tighter budgets and...

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US Commerce Head: Tariffs ‘Not Going Away’
US Commerce Head: Tariffs ‘Not Going Away’
June 01, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Despite an ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Commerce secretary said tariffs are here to stay.  The levies are “not going away,” Howard Lutnick said in...

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Retailers Cautious in Descriptions of Tariff-Related Price Increases
Retailers Cautious in Descriptions of Tariff-Related Price Increases
May 30, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly trying to answer questions about tariff-related price increases without mentioning price increases. They are doing so as they try to tell investors that they...

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IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs
IDC Lowers Worldwide Smartphone Shipment Forecast, Citing Uncertainty and Tariffs
May 30, 2025  |  Retail

The volume of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2025 is expected to be impacted by uncertainty, tariff volatility and a slowdown in consumer spending, market intelligence...

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