Consumer Spending

Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns

Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
Two in Three Consumers Cut Back on Convenience Services Over Cost Concerns
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Amid persistent financial pressures impacting a majority of U.S. households, the decision to spend on time-saving convenience services is increasingly subject to a stringent financial...

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Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
Side Hustle Nation: More Americans Seek Extra Income Amid Economic Uncertainty
May 05, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When the economy starts to get wobbly, the warning signs typically emerge in closely-watched measures: government indicators of declining economic growth, rising prices and depressed...

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Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
Wendy’s Predicts Diners Will Feel Pressured All Year
May 04, 2025  |  Retail

Fast food chain Wendy’s is expecting customers to feel financial pressure for the remainder of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
Job Market Resilience May Not Bolster Consumer Spending
May 02, 2025  |  Economy

The latest jobs data indicate that employers added more positions in April than had been expected, and the news may, incrementally, make consumers feel a...

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Student Loan Defaults Could Reduce Consumer Spending by $63 Billion
Student Loan Defaults Could Reduce Consumer Spending by $63 Billion
May 02, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Rising student loan defaults could reduce consumer spending by as much as $63 billion a year, according to Bloomberg Economics. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cash App Slowdown Highlights Shifting Consumer Behavior as They Focus on Essentials
Cash App Slowdown Highlights Shifting Consumer Behavior as They Focus on Essentials
May 02, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Shares of Block fell more than 20% Friday (May 2), as slowing growth has prompted management to issue cautious guidance. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Mastercard Move Transactions Grow 35%, CEO Says Consumer Spending ‘Solid’
Mastercard Move Transactions Grow 35%, CEO Says Consumer Spending ‘Solid’
May 01, 2025  |  Earnings

Contactless payments continue to be a preferred method for consumers, Mastercard’s latest quarterly results showed, while debit and credit spending remained intact despite cardholders’ worries...

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Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
Pay Later Solutions Become Lifeline for 1 in 10 Cash-Strapped Consumers
May 01, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Consumers facing cash flow shortages are more likely to use pay later services compared to their financially stable counterparts, highlighting a divide in payment preferences...

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Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
Why Real-Time Payments Are Less About Timing and More About Trust
May 01, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

For banks seeking to lure and keep small- to medium-sized business (SMB) clients, real-time payments can become big business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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