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New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023
Economy // June 08, 2026

More households are feeling worse about their financial situation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness
Economy // June 08, 2026

The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Tech Layoffs Hit 2-Year High as Companies Embrace AI
Technology // June 04, 2026

Technology companies in the United States announced 38,242 job cuts in May, an almost two-year high. 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...

The Work Schedule Behind a $20 Billion Paycheck Problem
Consumer Insights // May 29, 2026

“The Schedule Shock: How Unstable Hours Turn Paychecks Into Guesswork” is the May 2026 edition of the Wage to Wallet Index, a PYMNTS Intelligence and WorkWhile collaboration. The report examines how unstable work schedules affect income stability, household finances and career mobility among Labor Economy...

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37% of Hourly Workers Already See AI on the Job

May 25, 2026
A growing share of hourly workers in the United States are encountering artificial intelligence on the job before they feel financially prepared for it. 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 […]

The Next AI Boom Is Worker Training

May 21, 2026
When graduating seniors at the University of Arizona roundly booed a former Google CEO every time he mentioned artificial intelligence, the jeers annoyed the billionaire but failed to dent his...

The Paycheck Safety Net Now Includes a Side Hustle

May 15, 2026
Side hustles have moved from optional income enhancers to a routine feature of household financial management, reflecting a labor market where steady pay is no longer assured. Get the Full...

Consumer Sentiment Update: Consumers Budget Like Pros and Save Like Survivors

May 11, 2026
Consumers in the United States are still spending. But beneath the spending patterns, a fault line is widening in the way households experience debt, risk and financial security. Get the...

Quick Reads
NFIB Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low

June 09, 2026
Small business job creation plans fell to a six-year low in May, driven by war-related oil prices and uncertainty, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). 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 […]

New York Fed Finds Worst Financial Anxiety Since January 2023

June 08, 2026
More households are feeling worse about their financial situation, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a Monday (June 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Conference Board Says Easier Hiring Signals Upcoming Labor Market Weakness

June 08, 2026
The labor market remains resilient, though there were signs in May that employment may decrease in the coming months, The Conference Board said in a Monday (June 8) press release....

Tech Layoffs Hit 2-Year High as Companies Embrace AI

June 04, 2026
Technology companies in the United States announced 38,242 job cuts in May, an almost two-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...