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Consumers Keep Spending in Q4, But Savings Take a Hit
Consumer Insights // January 30, 2025

The latest data on fourth quarter gross domestic product indicates a general “headline number” slowdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP
Economy // October 26, 2023

Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

GDP Contracts Again, Sparking New Recession Angst
Economy // July 28, 2022

The U.S. economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) decreasing at a 0.9% annualized rate after decreasing 1.6% in the first three months of this year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Thursday (July 28). Get the Full Story Complete...

GDP Growth Softens Slightly In 2Q
News // August 26, 2016

Statistics released on Friday (Aug. 26) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that the U.S. economy grew a bit less in the second quarter of 2016 than had been estimated previously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Services Carry the Economy While Shoppers Skip Big Purchases

March 13, 2026
U.S. consumers are still spending, but their paychecks are having a hard time keeping up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

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Summer Spending Surge Fuels 4.9% Jump in GDP

October 26, 2023
Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

GDP Contracts Again, Sparking New Recession Angst

July 28, 2022
The U.S. economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) decreasing at a 0.9% annualized rate after decreasing 1.6% in the first three months of this...