The expansion of generative artificial intelligence is exerting pressure beyond data centers and cloud providers. 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,...
The volatility wrought by tariffs is no longer a background risk but a daily operational reality, forcing companies to make strategic decisions with incomplete data and shifting economic signals. As tariffs collided with delayed government statistics and cooling consumer demand, firms have had to confront...
Consumer spending and the investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and electrical infrastructure have kept the United States economy strong, and they are expected to continue to do so, Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Wednesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full...
In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and where, consumers were spending as the holiday season approached, revealing a familiar but important theme: online channels remained a steady...
January 16, 2026
A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed household savings as a fragile, unevenly distributed buffer rather than a reliable safety net. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]
January 15, 2026
The volatility wrought by tariffs is no longer a background risk but a daily operational reality, forcing companies to make strategic decisions with incomplete data and shifting economic signals. As...
January 14, 2026
In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and where, consumers were spending as...
January 12, 2026
Liquidity stress in the U.S. economy is no longer a background condition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
January 14, 2026
Consumer spending and the investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and electrical infrastructure have kept the United States economy strong, and they are expected to continue to do so, Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said Wednesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]
January 13, 2026
Despite concerns about taxes and supply chains, American small business owners are optimistic about 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
January 08, 2026
Americans are less confident about finding a job than they’ve been in the 12 years the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has been producing the Survey of Consumer Expectations....
January 06, 2026
New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
