Consumer Spending

PayPal Turns to AI as Account Growth and Consumer Spending Slow

PayPal Turns to AI as Account Growth and Consumer Spending Slow
PayPal Turns to AI as Account Growth and Consumer Spending Slow
October 28, 2025  |  Earnings

PayPal shares soared Tuesday (Oct. 28) in the wake of news that the company is integrating its wallet into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Get the Full Story...

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Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
October 24, 2025  |  Economy

The first inflation data since the start of the October government shutdown offered the clearest signal in weeks on how prices continue to shape household...

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Only 21% of Consumers Created a Budget Last Year
Only 21% of Consumers Created a Budget Last Year
October 23, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers in the United States may be strapped, but not everyone feels the same financial strain. The difference often comes down to how they budget....

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Mattel Says Retailers Are Stocking Up for Holiday Shopping Season
Mattel Says Retailers Are Stocking Up for Holiday Shopping Season
October 21, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers have begun stocking up on toys and games ahead of the holiday shopping season, having seen growing demand from consumers, Mattel Chairman and CEO...

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Gen Z’s Spending Power Gives Issuers a Holiday Boost
Gen Z’s Spending Power Gives Issuers a Holiday Boost
October 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Earnings season so far suggests that U.S. consumers still have a willingness and capacity to spend, even amid persistent economic uncertainty. Credit and debit cards...

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American Express: Gen Z and Millennials Represent 36% of Card Spend
American Express: Gen Z and Millennials Represent 36% of Card Spend
October 17, 2025  |  Earnings

American Express posted third-quarter earnings results Friday (Oct. 17) that indicated strong growth in card spending, particularly among consumers in the Generation Z and millennial...

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Earnings Tariff Tally Headlined by Shein, Aston Martin, Levi Strauss and More
Earnings Tariff Tally Headlined by Shein, Aston Martin, Levi Strauss and More
October 15, 2025  |  Earnings

The tit-for-tat of global tariffs is back on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Shoppers Face ‘Perturbing and Upsetting’ Grocery Price Hikes
Shoppers Face ‘Perturbing and Upsetting’ Grocery Price Hikes
October 15, 2025  |  Economy

Inflation is pressuring American grocery shoppers, leading many to cut back and trade down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Synchrony’s Q3 Shows Strength, Not Strain, as Consumers Hold the Line
Synchrony’s Q3 Shows Strength, Not Strain, as Consumers Hold the Line
October 15, 2025  |  Earnings

Today’s economy remains oscillating between resilience, restraint and a hopeful rebound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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