Picture two families living four miles apart in the same mid-sized American city. Both earn about $85,000 a year. Both have two kids in elementary school. On paper, they are demographic twins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Consumers are still spending, and for Capital One, that remains the foundation of its cards business while the financial service giant continues to eye longer term artificial intelligence and platform buildouts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Retail spending surprised analysts with an upswing in March, but the headline strength came with a familiar caveat: higher prices at the pump did much of the heavy lifting, even as underlying demand held together. Online sales continued to show momentum, as well. Get the...
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released Wednesday (April 15), describes an economy that keeps growing even as businesses and households navigate mounting uncertainty and uneven financial conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
April 22, 2026
Consumers are continuing to rely on cards as both a spending tool and a way to manage liquidity, and Synchrony’s latest quarter, as announced on Tuesday (April 21), indicates that balance remains intact even as affordability pressures persist. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]
April 21, 2026
Retail spending surprised analysts with an upswing in March, but the headline strength came with a familiar caveat: higher prices at the pump did much of the heavy lifting, even...
April 14, 2026
At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools help them stretch each purchase...
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...
March 30, 2026
New European Central Bank (ECB) data shows American consumers and importers bearing the brunt of tariffs. 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 […]
March 26, 2026
Retailers are cautioning that a lengthy war in Iran could mean higher prices in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
March 11, 2026
McDonald’s is reportedly planning to lower the cost of its value meals even further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
March 10, 2026
Kohl’s turnaround efforts are being challenged by the continued economic pressures facing its core customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
