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Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
Economy // March 13, 2025

Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. 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...

Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy
Economy // February 07, 2025

Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). 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,...

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,...

Latest Inventory Data Offers Mixed Signals for Merchants
Economy // January 09, 2025

The latest government data on inventories moving through the channels offered up mixed signals for merchants, particularly for nondiscretionary items — or at least that was the case moving into the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength

December 06, 2024
It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Real-Time Data Helps CEOs Manage Economic Uncertainty

April 05, 2023
Market shifts and macro turmoil have savvy CFOs examining internal processes to ensure sustainable growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales

March 17, 2025
Business inventories increased in January, ending the month 0.3% higher than a month earlier and 2.3% higher than a year earlier. 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 […]

Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient

March 13, 2025
Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy

February 07, 2025
Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ADP: Wage Growth Hits Three-Year Low as Labor Market ‘Downshifts’

January 08, 2025
America’s employment picture ended the year on a down note, ADP’s latest findings show. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...