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Job Prospects and Inflation Weigh on Consumer Confidence
August 26, 2025

Consumer confidence slipped in August, as individuals said inflation is likely to surge, while job prospects dimmed and spending plans were, at best, mixed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Furniture Sellers Could Face Additional White House Tariffs
August 26, 2025

America’s furniture sellers could soon face additional tariffs on imports. 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...

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Core Capital Goods Orders Increase More Than Expected
August 26, 2025

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 2.8% in July, marking the third decline in four months, but rising orders for the “core capital goods” subset of that total signaled an increase in business spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uneasy Labor Market Could Pose Broader Threat to US Economy
August 24, 2025

There’s good news and bad news these days when it comes to the American labor market. 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...

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Continued Claims for Unemployment Benefits Reach Highest Level Since 2021
August 21, 2025

The number of Americans who have filed a continued claim for unemployment benefits has reached its highest level since Nov. 6, 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
August 21, 2025

If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. 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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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. 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...

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Atlanta Fed Finds Business Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.3%
August 20, 2025

Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations remain “relatively unchanged” at 2.3%, on average, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said in a Wednesday (Aug. 20) press release about its August Business Inflation Expectations (BIE) Survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tariffs. Who Really Pays.
August 20, 2025

The U.S. middle class is more than a household income bracket. The American middle class has always been the heartbeat of the U.S. economy. The symbol of the American Dream. The chance to own a home, raise a family and build a better future. For...