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...
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
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 as underlying demand held together. Online sales continued to show momentum, as well. Get the...
The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released Wednesday (April 15), describes an economy that keeps growing even as businesses and households navigate mounting uncertainty and uneven financial conditions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
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 as underlying demand held together. Online sales continued to show momentum, as well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]
April 13, 2026
What started as a convenience play in consumer apps is becoming something much bigger in business: a way for platforms to turn payments, credit and cash flow tools into part...
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...
April 09, 2026
Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with...
April 30, 2026
The used car market could get a boost from the rising costs of goods and services, Carvana Founder and CEO Ernie Garcia said Wednesday (April 29). 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 […]
April 24, 2026
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
April 14, 2026
The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
April 13, 2026
Americans are dealing with a surge in surcharges as businesses look to counter rising costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
