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Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors
Debt // May 11, 2026

Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Labor Economy Workers Keep the Jobs Market Moving
Economy // May 08, 2026

The labor market added jobs at a moderate pace in April, but the latest employment data also underscored a reality that has increasingly defined the economy in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

The Connected Economy Is Making Companies Worth a Trillion Dollars 
Connected Economy // May 07, 2026

Samsung’s arrival in the trillion-dollar club this week expands a roster that increasingly defines who controls the architecture of the modern global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
Earnings // 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...

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Nearly Three-Quarters of Payment Executives See Business Uncertainty Easing

May 11, 2026
Business uncertainty is no longer arriving as a single shock that firms can model, manage and move past. 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 […]

Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors

May 11, 2026
Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the...

Labor Economy Workers Keep the Jobs Market Moving

May 08, 2026
The labor market added jobs at a moderate pace in April, but the latest employment data also underscored a reality that has increasingly defined the economy in the United States....

Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work

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...

Quick Reads
McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining

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 — […]

Household Inflation Anxiety Edges Higher in NY Fed Poll

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...

Fed Data Shows Global Supply Chain Pressure Hits 4-Year High

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...

Oil Prices and Supply Chain Stress Sour Economic Outlook

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...