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Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street
Economy // December 15, 2025

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Manufacturers Lose Confidence in Hopes of Tariff Rollback
Economy // December 10, 2025

American manufacturers are reportedly scaling back parts and raw material orders amid tariff-related uncertainty. 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...

BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release
Economy // December 08, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not produce an October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release, according to a revised news release dates page on its website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

The Gen X Factor in This Year’s Holiday Shopping Equation
Consumer Insights // December 08, 2025

Gen Xers, the powerhouse of the U.S. consumer economy, are cutting back amid current financial challenges, a move that may already be impacting holiday spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Labor Economy Wage Volatility Moves From Paychecks to Main Street

December 15, 2025
Watch more: Wage to Wallet: WorkWhile’s Alan Armen 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 from PYMNTS and to the […]

The Gen X Factor in This Year’s Holiday Shopping Equation

December 08, 2025
Gen Xers, the powerhouse of the U.S. consumer economy, are cutting back amid current financial challenges, a move that may already be impacting holiday spending. Get the Full Story Complete...

Workers Use Faster Wages to Boost Local Economies

December 08, 2025
The 60 million workers who form the human infrastructure powering the U.S. economy are increasingly scraping just to get by. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fed Finds 4% Increase in Consumers Revolving Card Balances

December 05, 2025
Overall consumer credit growth slowed in October, but the headline number masks a trend: households are shifting toward revolving credit as they manage day-to-day liquidity and holiday spending. Total consumer...

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Manufacturers Lose Confidence in Hopes of Tariff Rollback

December 10, 2025
American manufacturers are reportedly scaling back parts and raw material orders amid tariff-related uncertainty. 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 […]

BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release

December 08, 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not produce an October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release, according to a revised news release dates page on its website. Get...

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...

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...