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98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows
artificial intelligence // March 04, 2026

Generative AI is cementing its status as a near-term operating upgrade for U.S. product chiefs, with rising confidence that it can speed work while also improving control in sensitive areas such as security and compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

59% of Product Leaders Say Tariffs Are Rewriting Innovation Roadmap
Business // March 03, 2026

What’s next for tariffs is, in a word, uncertain. 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,...

52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances
SMBs // March 02, 2026

Small businesses are treating credit cards less like a backup and more like a flexible operating tool, and the way they use them is starting to look surprisingly consumer-like. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Healthy Small Businesses Report 42-Point Edge in Card Approval Confidence
SMBs // February 25, 2026

Small businesses are not just borrowing to survive. They are using credit cards as operating systems, and they are willing to pay for features that make day-to-day cash flow easier to manage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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85% of Merchants Say Fraud Tools Must Reduce Checkout Friction

March 24, 2026
Merchants fighting fraud increasingly face a strategic challenge that extends beyond blocking criminals. The real task is protecting revenue while keeping checkout smooth for legitimate customers. A new PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests the industry is beginning to solve that problem by orchestrating fraud defenses across the entire payment journey rather than relying on isolated tools. […]

98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows

March 04, 2026
Generative AI is cementing its status as a near-term operating upgrade for U.S. product chiefs, with rising confidence that it can speed work while also improving control in sensitive areas...

59% of Product Leaders Say Tariffs Are Rewriting Innovation Roadmap

March 03, 2026
What’s next for tariffs is, in a word, uncertain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

52% of Small Businesses Don’t Revolve Their Credit Card Balances

March 02, 2026
Small businesses are treating credit cards less like a backup and more like a flexible operating tool, and the way they use them is starting to look surprisingly consumer-like. Get...