Economy news and trends

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers Outspend Income as Sentiment Drops
Economy // December 05, 2025

Two reports released Friday (Dec. 5) showed a consumer economy that remains active and alert but increasingly pressured. 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 Cuts Climb as Labor Economy Workforce Trades Down
Economy // December 04, 2025

A trio of labor reports, spanning government, private sector data and PYMNTS Intelligence findings, shows that uncertainty is rising among hourly workers even as their spending continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Citigroup Strategists Say AI Boom Supports Strength of US Dollar
artificial intelligence // December 02, 2025

Citigroup strategists reportedly said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and the resiliency of global trade have reversed the weakness in the U.S. dollar that was seen during the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fed’s Outstanding Supervisory Findings Fall as Banks Remain ‘Sound and Resilient’
Bank Regulation // December 02, 2025

The banking system is “sound and resilient,” Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said Tuesday (Dec. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Economist Michael Noel Challenges How Regulators Police Big Tech

December 02, 2025
Consolidation reshapes industries of every size, from manufacturing to retail to digital markets. 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 receive marketing communications […]

Gen Z Faces Financial Stress as Hourly Wages Lose Ground

December 02, 2025
How your job pays you as an employee is important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

A New Stage for Big Conversations: The Story Behind CHNGNetwork

November 26, 2025
Professionals in payments, FinTech and the digital economy already face crowded calendars and a nonstop flow of industry information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures

November 24, 2025
Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking past the trade-driven uncertainty dominating national headlines and are instead showing a level of confidence not seen in more than three years....

Quick Reads
Citigroup Strategists Say AI Boom Supports Strength of US Dollar

December 02, 2025
Citigroup strategists reportedly said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and the resiliency of global trade have reversed the weakness in the U.S. dollar that was seen during the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Fed’s Outstanding Supervisory Findings Fall as Banks Remain ‘Sound and Resilient’

December 02, 2025
The banking system is “sound and resilient,” Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said Tuesday (Dec. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty

December 01, 2025
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get...

Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays

November 26, 2025
With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...