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Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart

January 13, 2026
Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
Economy // January 08, 2026

A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a temporary condition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
Economy // January 06, 2026

New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. 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....

Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
Retail // January 02, 2026

Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. 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...

1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise
Consumer Finance // January 01, 2026

Rising costs are no longer just squeezing household budgets. They are reshaping how different generations make financial decisions, from grocery shopping to healthcare use, according to new PYMNTS Intelligence research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart

January 13, 2026
For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. 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 […]

Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners

January 08, 2026
A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a temporary condition. Get the Full...

1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise

January 01, 2026
Rising costs are no longer just squeezing household budgets. They are reshaping how different generations make financial decisions, from grocery shopping to healthcare use, according to new PYMNTS Intelligence research....

Data Highlights the Divide Between ‘Choice’ and ‘No Choice’ for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

December 31, 2025
For much of the past decade, “living paycheck to paycheck” has functioned as shorthand for low wages. PYMNTS Intelligence’s research this year suggests something more complicated: a broadening spectrum of...

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Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment

January 06, 2026
New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. 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 communications […]

Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices

January 02, 2026
Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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...

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...