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Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases

August 26, 2026
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Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth
Economy // July 30, 2026

Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the second quarter, according to an advance estimatereleased Thursday (July 30) by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Inflation Keeps the Consumer Economy Running on Credit
Economy // June 25, 2026

Higher incomes are offering households some relief, but rising prices continue to claim a substantial share of those gains. 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...

Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
Economy // April 30, 2026

The wallets are open, but the runway is getting shorter. Consumer spending in March continued to outpace income growth, with rising energy costs and everyday necessities absorbing a larger share of household income and leaving Americans with less financial flexibility than a year ago. Get...

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...

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Inflation Keeps the Consumer Economy Running on Credit

June 25, 2026
Higher incomes are offering households some relief, but rising prices continue to claim a substantial share of those gains. 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, […]

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...

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...

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Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth

July 30, 2026
Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the second quarter, according to an advance estimatereleased Thursday (July 30) by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. 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 […]

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...

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...