Economy

Economy
New Car Sales Are Hurting The Value Of Used Cars
August 22, 2017

With car sales in the U.S. increasing for seven straight years, it is having a negative impact on used car values. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Labor Market Heats Up, But Whither Services Sector?
August 04, 2017

The U.S. labor market in 2017 is getting a bit tighter. And at the same time, the services sector is slowing bit, as measured by economic data in July, dinging what Reuters reported is a “brightening economic outlook.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
August 02, 2017

Last Wednesday, at its most recent meeting, the Federal Reserve held back on raising interest rates.  The move, or in this case, non-move, had been widely expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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GDP Growth Rebounds in 2Q, Consumer Spending Up  
July 28, 2017

Looks like the United States economy may be picking up steam. 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...

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A Third Rate Hike May Not Happen Given June CPI Results
July 17, 2017

The likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for a third time this year is diminishing, given consumer prices that didn’t change in June and a decline in retail sales for two months in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumer Spending In Japan May Be Buoyed By Labor Demand
May 31, 2017

Tight labor conditions in Japan may give a boost to consumer spending in Japan, Reuters reported. 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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US Consumer Confidence Dips But Consumer Spending Rises
May 31, 2017

The inconsistent start to 2017 from an economic perspective may be starting to even out some as the most recent consumer spending report indicated that consumer spending increased by the most it has all year in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
April 28, 2017

Slow going, at least for now. 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...

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Here’s How Your Tax Day Stacks Up
April 18, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Tax season, that is. 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...