Purchasing Power news and trends

Consumer Confidence Wanes for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Consumer Insights // March 27, 2024

Consumers are eyeing higher inflation on the horizon, as the latest data from the government shows, and a key demographic of the paycheck-to-paycheck economy is feeling less than sanguine about the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

55% of High-Debt Consumers Grapple With Auto Loans as Delinquencies Soar
Loans // October 23, 2023

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Widening Embrace of BNPL Underpins Resilience in Discretionary Spending 
BNPL // August 25, 2023

The ability to pay over time is underpinning discretionary spending resilience. 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...

Deal Chasing Becomes Mainstream — and Merchants Shouldn’t Be Happy
Consumer Finance // March 06, 2023

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January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power

February 12, 2025
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Deal Chasing Becomes Mainstream — and Merchants Shouldn’t Be Happy

March 06, 2023
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