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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
Economy // April 14, 2026

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Consumer Insights // April 14, 2026

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools help them stretch each purchase a little further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Surcharge Surge Hits Consumers as Fee Fatigue Sets In
Economy // April 13, 2026

Americans are dealing with a surge in surcharges as businesses look to counter rising costs. 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 Side Hustle Has Entered Its Weird Era
The Weekender // April 11, 2026

There was a time when the side hustle had a uniform: a rideshare decal, a delivery bag, maybe a second phone buzzing with low-margin urgency. Now it looks more like a cultural fever dream. The extra-income economy has spilled out of the car and into...

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Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon

April 14, 2026
At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools help them stretch each purchase a little further. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Gas Price Spike Set to Squeeze Household Essentials

April 10, 2026
The latest inflation figures start at the pump, but the effects will likely extend well beyond gas prices and into everyday household spending decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips

April 09, 2026
Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with...

Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials

April 07, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge

April 14, 2026
The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. 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. […]

Surcharge Surge Hits Consumers as Fee Fatigue Sets In

April 13, 2026
Americans are dealing with a surge in surcharges as businesses look to counter rising costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Google Finance Scales AI Tools to 100 More Countries

April 08, 2026
The new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Google Finance is set to expand beyond the United States and India, adding more than 100 countries over the coming weeks. Get the Full Story Complete...

Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season

April 01, 2026
Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...