Consumer Spending

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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PYMNTS Turns Research Into a Real-Time Data Lab for Decision Makers
PYMNTS Turns Research Into a Real-Time Data Lab for Decision Makers
October 15, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

PYMNTS announced Wednesday (Oct. 15) the launch of the PYMNTS Intelligence Data Lab, a new platform that gives executives direct access to the proprietary research...

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