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Why Gen Z’s Dependence on Hourly Wages Is a Problem
December 02, 2025

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US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty
December 01, 2025

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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US Business Activity Boosted by End of Government Shutdown
November 21, 2025

Business activity in the United States increased for the second consecutive month and reached a four-month high in November, S&P Global said Friday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Companies Adjust as Tariffs Shift From Shock to Status Quo
November 21, 2025

Tariffs are entering what increasingly feels like a mature phase. 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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Holiday Shipping Peak Could Be ‘Virtually Nonexistent’ Amid Tariffs
November 20, 2025

The impact of U.S. tariffs continues to rock the logistics and transportation industries, CNBC reported Thursday (Nov. 20). 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...

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BLS Cancels 2 Economic Data News Releases After Government Shutdown
November 19, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not issue two of its economic data news releases because of the lingering effects of the government shutdown that ended last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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In the Year of the CEO, Convera Bets on Data and Discipline
November 19, 2025

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ADP Says Private Sector Job Losses Slowed to 2,500 Per Week
November 18, 2025

Private employers eliminated an average of 2,500 jobs a week during the four weeks ended Nov. 1, ADP said in a Tuesday (Nov. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20
November 14, 2025

September employment data that was delayed by the government shutdown is set to be released next week, but October data may never be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...