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Affordability Rewrites the Household Balance Sheet

December 19, 2025
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Inflation Cools Overall But Consumers Stay Value-Driven
Economy // December 18, 2025

After weeks of a government shutdown, economic data continue to roll in, and the latest inflation figures sketch a picture that is far from definitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise
Consumer Insights // December 09, 2025

Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue rising while personal financial conditions are poised to deteriorate. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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...

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers Outspend Income as Sentiment Drops
Economy // December 05, 2025

Two reports released Friday (Dec. 5) showed a consumer economy that remains active and alert but increasingly pressured. 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...

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Affordability Rewrites the Household Balance Sheet

December 19, 2025
Rising prices are reshaping not just household budgets but the financial relationship between generations. 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 […]

Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise

December 09, 2025
Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue...

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...

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...

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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 the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

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...

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...