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Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips
Economy // April 09, 2026

Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with less support from paychecks and more reliance on financial workarounds that don’t necessarily show up...

American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
Economy // January 22, 2026

The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
Economy // July 31, 2025

Both incomes and consumer spending increased in June, according to estimates released Thursday (July 31) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Households Feel the Pinch as Income Declines and Prices Rise in May
Consumer Finance // June 27, 2025

Data on personal income, spending and saving released Friday (June 27) from the Bureau of Economic Analysis painted a portrait of a pinched consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips

April 09, 2026
Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with less support from paychecks and more reliance on financial workarounds that don’t necessarily show up in top-line data. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Households Feel the Pinch as Income Declines and Prices Rise in May

June 27, 2025
Data on personal income, spending and saving released Friday (June 27) from the Bureau of Economic Analysis painted a portrait of a pinched consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income

November 27, 2024
The Bureau of Economic Analysis confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 27) that third-quarter GDP grew at a 2.8% rate, unchanged from a previous estimate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Trending: Consumer Spending Drives Q3 GDP Despite Disposable Income Pressure

October 30, 2024
It’s a truism that as the U.S. consumer goes, so goes the economy. And consumers are still opening their wallets and purses, tapping to pay, clicking to pay, swiping their...

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Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June

July 31, 2025
Both incomes and consumer spending increased in June, according to estimates released Thursday (July 31) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). 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 […]

Bank of America CEO: Consumers, Businesses Pulling Back on Spending

May 30, 2024
Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, said higher inflation and interest rates have dampened consumer and business spending this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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...

US Personal Income Rises as Consumer Spending Slows

June 30, 2023
Consumer spending continued to drop in May as U.S. households curtailed spending and boosted their savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...