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NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts
Economy // March 13, 2026

A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to be a living wage, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (March 12). Get the Full...

The New FinTech Scorecard Starts With a Bank Charter
Bank Regulation // March 11, 2026

Digital assets are reshaping U.S. financial services, and their impact can be traced by the wake of new banking charter applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip
Consumer Finance // March 11, 2026

Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
Real-Time Payments // March 09, 2026

Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But each country is following a distinct strategic path. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The New FinTech Scorecard Starts With a Bank Charter

March 11, 2026
Digital assets are reshaping U.S. financial services, and their impact can be traced by the wake of new banking charter applications. 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 […]

Inflation Cooled but Essentials Tightened Their Grip

March 11, 2026
Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary. Get the Full Story Complete...

Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America

March 09, 2026
Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But...

The Hidden Driver of Consumer Spending Isn’t Income. It’s Mobility

February 24, 2026
Job security has long been treated as the cornerstone of financial stability, yet new data suggest that security without mobility can narrow economic choices rather than expand them. Get the...

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NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts

March 13, 2026
A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to be a living wage, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account

February 02, 2026
Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

TreviPay Teams With Visa to Offer Banks Pay by Invoice Tool

January 20, 2026
B2B payments platform TreviPay has debuted its “Pay by Invoice” tool for Visa-issuing banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

President Trump Orders Data Centers to Pay for Power as AI Strains the Grid

January 15, 2026
President Donald Trump is set to unveil an emergency plan Friday (Jan. 16) that would make data center owners, not households, cover the cost of new power plants as electricity...