Inflation news and trends

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers Outspend Income as Sentiment Drops

December 05, 2025
Personal Income Posts First Drop Since 2021
58% of SMBs Turn to Embedded Finance for Cash Flow Management
SMBs // November 10, 2025

For years, embedded finance was shorthand for retail convenience. It included buy now, pay later buttons, one-click checkouts and rideshare wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy
Economy // November 09, 2025

A leading Federal Reserve official warns that problems of poorer Americans could threaten economic growth. 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,...

Wages Lag, Wallets Tighten as Consumer Sentiment Slips Again
Economy // November 07, 2025

As the government shutdown loomed, PYMNTS Intelligence last month found consumers’ optimism about their financial stability weakened as income growth trailed rising expenses. Four in 10 consumers said their paychecks are not keeping up with higher prices, and more than half reported that inflation continued...

Amazon and Walmart Battle for Relevance as Spend Shifts to Essentials
Retail // November 06, 2025

Retail is entering its final quarter of the year. And, to date, the year’s top story has been the ongoing recalibration of priorities by consumers and retailers alike, away from flashy gadgets and trendy apparel and toward household essentials. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon and Walmart Battle for Relevance as Spend Shifts to Essentials

November 06, 2025
Retail is entering its final quarter of the year. And, to date, the year’s top story has been the ongoing recalibration of priorities by consumers and retailers alike, away from flashy gadgets and trendy apparel and toward household essentials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Rising Prices Leave a Third of Consumers Saving Less

October 24, 2025
Americans are sorting themselves into distinct budgeting tribes, and not all are thriving. The latest PYMNTS Intelligence Paycheck to Paycheck 2025 report finds that while more consumers say they want to be...

Households Pump the Brakes on Credit as Economic Uncertainty Looms

October 07, 2025
Americans are walking a careful line as they navigate inflation and household balance sheets, leveraging credit where needed but showing signs of restraint. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

From Casinos to Hamburger Helper: How Families Stretch the Dollar

September 23, 2025
Households in the United States are struggling to cover their monthly expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy

November 09, 2025
A leading Federal Reserve official warns that problems of poorer Americans could threaten economic growth. 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 […]

Maersk Sees ‘Resilience’ in Shipping Demand as Revenues Drop

November 06, 2025
Shipping giant Maersk says it sees “resilience” in demand despite inflation and tariff pressures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Goldman Forecasts Mid-November End to Government Shutdown

November 03, 2025
An end to the government shutdown could be in sight, according to Goldman Sachs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Canadian Business Outlook Gloomy as Tariffs Persist

October 20, 2025
The Bank of Canada says Canadian businesses are concerned tariffs will hinder their sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...