Legal
Customs Agency Pledges to Return $130 Billion in Overturned Tariffs
March 06, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a way to refund to importers the money they paid under tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court, Reuters reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
eCommerce Emerges as Bright Spot Amid Overall Retail Sales Dip
March 06, 2026

Consumer spending cooled slightly in January, although strong growth in digital retail channels suggests that the broader trajectory of household consumption remains intact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Shipping
Maersk Halts Middle East Shipping Services as Iran War Snarls Global Trade
March 06, 2026

Global logistics company Maersk said Friday (March 6) that it has it has temporarily suspended some of its shipping services in the Middle East due to the conflict with Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Economy
Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
March 06, 2026

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Bank Regulation
Tokenized Securities Move Closer to Mainstream Finance After New Guidance
March 06, 2026

Innovation versus regulation is no longer the defining framework of the blockchain finance space. 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...

artificial intelligence
Car Dealerships Turn to AI to Capture Leads, Streamline Operations
March 06, 2026

Car dealerships across the United States are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence as dealers look for ways to capture more digital leads, streamline operations and manage rising costs across sales and service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Real-Time Payments
FedNow Pushes FEMA Disaster Aid From Days to Seconds
March 06, 2026

In the wake of natural disasters, the speed of financial recovery is often as critical as the initial emergency response. Historically, victims of hurricanes, wildfires, and floods have had to wait days or weeks for insurance payouts or federal aid to arrive via traditional methods...

Security & Fraud
Growing Fraud Risks Complicate Banks’ Push Toward Instant Payments
March 06, 2026

A growing body of evidence suggests that businesses may be looking in the wrong place for payment fraud risk. 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...

Retail
Amazon, Walmart Shift Retail Competition From Price to Technology
March 06, 2026

Retail used to compete primarily on assortment, price and convenience. Increasingly, it competes on infrastructure and positioning. 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...