Global trade has grown more uncertain, with tariffs hardening into a new economic reality for businesses in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
The number of Americans filing for unemployment dropped by 33,000 last week, reversing the previous week’s increase that had taken the number to its highest level in almost four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Every four months, the Federal Reserve releases its survey of household spending, offering a snapshot into where household budgets have been allocated and where paychecks are earmarked for future spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Inflation’s pace quickened in August, and in the key category of food — and specifically grocery prices — the pinch on the household budget has been palpable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
More Americans filed for unemployment last week than in any week since 2021, the Department of Labor said in a Thursday (Sept. 11) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
The Labor Department’s Office of the Inspector General said Wednesday (Sept. 10) that it has begun a review of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “challenges” in collecting and reporting economic data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said Wednesday (Sept. 10) that low-income consumers are “living on the edge.” 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...
U.S. import cargo volumes are projected to decline for the remainder of 2025, after a near-record summer surge driven by retailers stocking up ahead of rising tariffs and an unpredictable trade policy landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounded a warning on Tuesday (Sept. 9) after the latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
