Consumer Spending

Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business

Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business
Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business
January 25, 2026  |  Retail

Luxury goods makers are reportedly hoping wealthy American shoppers can buoy their business in 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Pressures
Consumer Sentiment Improves Despite Financial Pressures
January 23, 2026  |  Economy

Consumer outlook improved in January, reversing some of the sharp deterioration seen at the end of last year, though the recovery remains tentative. The University of...

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Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
January 23, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Gen Xers’ new round of penny-pinching could be bad news for consumer spending and the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Capital One Targets $2T in Business Payments With Brex Buy
Capital One Targets $2T in Business Payments With Brex Buy
January 22, 2026  |  Earnings

Capital One paired its fourth-quarter earnings report Thursday (Jan. 22) with the announcement of its acquisition of Brex, positioning the deal as a structural move...

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American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
January 22, 2026  |  Economy

The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Get the...

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How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now...

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BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
BNPL Becomes a Lifestyle Tool as 53% Use It for Experiences
January 21, 2026  |  BNPL

Americans are no longer just spreading payments over time. They are spreading risk, timing and lifestyle choices as rising costs reshape how discretionary spending actually...

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Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed...

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