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Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
Consumer Insights // January 27, 2026

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact
Economy // January 26, 2026

There are increasing signs that tariff-related prices are eating into corporate profits, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). 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...

Tariffs Test Margins While Companies Invest to Protect Profitability, Study Finds
Business // January 21, 2026

Tariffs remain a moving target for U.S. businesses, and the constant recalibration of trade policy has turned what was once episodic disruption into a standing operational challenge for finance and product leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Amazon CEO Says Tariffs Bleeding Into Product Prices
Retail // January 20, 2026

Amazon’s CEO says White House tariffs have begun showing up in the price of some goods. 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,...

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For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision

February 03, 2026
The job of the chief financial officer typically shifts in step with the macro environment. 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 […]

Tariffs Test Margins While Companies Invest to Protect Profitability, Study Finds

January 21, 2026
Tariffs remain a moving target for U.S. businesses, and the constant recalibration of trade policy has turned what was once episodic disruption into a standing operational challenge for finance and...

Study Finds Most Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Expect Tariffs to Worsen Financial Strain

January 20, 2026
The latest round of tariff threats tied to global trade tensions, lobbed this weekend over Greenland, arrives at a moment when millions of U.S. households are already navigating thin financial...

Tariffs Force Firms to Rethink Technology as a Survival Tool

January 15, 2026
The volatility wrought by tariffs is no longer a background risk but a daily operational reality, forcing companies to make strategic decisions with incomplete data and shifting economic signals. As...

Quick Reads
Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says

January 27, 2026
Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact

January 26, 2026
There are increasing signs that tariff-related prices are eating into corporate profits, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Amazon CEO Says Tariffs Bleeding Into Product Prices

January 20, 2026
Amazon’s CEO says White House tariffs have begun showing up in the price of some goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

IKEA Retail Leader Says Customers Want Stability in Prices

January 19, 2026
The chief executive of IKEA’s biggest franchisee is touting the virtues of consistency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...