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Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
Economy // March 06, 2026

The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and spending power can maintain their steadiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands
Economy // March 06, 2026

Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Customs Agency Pledges to Return $130 Billion in Overturned Tariffs
Legal // March 06, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a way to refund to importers the money they paid under tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court, Reuters reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
Economy // March 06, 2026

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending

March 06, 2026
The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and spending power can maintain their steadiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis

March 04, 2026
There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending

March 03, 2026
As the PYMNTS audience saw in Monday’s newsletter (March 2) there’s some wisdom to be gleaned from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value

February 26, 2026
Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fed Says Americans Hold Dim View of Future Job Prospects

March 09, 2026
Americans’ expectations about their ability to switch jobs is at an all-time low. 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 […]

Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands

March 06, 2026
Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story...

Customs Agency Pledges to Return $130 Billion in Overturned Tariffs

March 06, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a way to refund to importers the money they paid under tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court, Reuters reported Friday (March 6). Get the...

Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike

March 06, 2026
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story...