McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Consumers are more pessimistic and more uncertain about the rate of inflation over the next year than they were a month ago, according to data released Thursday (May 7) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Global supply chain pressure reached its highest level in nearly four years in April as the Iran war disrupted the movement of goods and drove up fuel prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The wallets are open, but the runway is getting shorter. Consumer spending in March continued to outpace income growth, with rising energy costs and everyday necessities absorbing a larger share of household income and leaving Americans with less financial flexibility than a year ago. Get...
April 30, 2026
The clearest sign of consumer strain may not be what households are cutting, but how many different ways they are trying to keep up. 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 […]
April 21, 2026
Retail spending surprised analysts with an upswing in March, but the headline strength came with a familiar caveat: higher prices at the pump did much of the heavy lifting, even...
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...
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...
May 07, 2026
McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]
May 07, 2026
Consumers are more pessimistic and more uncertain about the rate of inflation over the next year than they were a month ago, according to data released Thursday (May 7) by...
May 06, 2026
Global supply chain pressure reached its highest level in nearly four years in April as the Iran war disrupted the movement of goods and drove up fuel prices. Get the...
April 30, 2026
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined by 0.6% in March amid higher oil prices and stressed supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
