Consumer Spending

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
May 20, 2026  |  Retail

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fed Data Finds Households Keep Big Purchases in Play
Fed Data Finds Households Keep Big Purchases in Play
May 19, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers still intend to spend, and new Federal Reserve findings, alongside PYMNTS Intelligence data, show how they expect to make those purchases work. Get the...

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Online Sales Jump as Shoppers Hunt for Control
Online Sales Jump as Shoppers Hunt for Control
May 19, 2026  |  eCommerce

The most revealing number in the latest spate of retail data may not be how much consumers in the United States spent. Get the Full...

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Financial Data Aggregators Get Pulled Into the AI Finance Race
Financial Data Aggregators Get Pulled Into the AI Finance Race
May 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

For years, aggregators such as Plaid, MX and Finicity have occupied a central position in digital finance by connecting banks, FinTechs and consumer applications to...

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CFOs Pull Forecasting Insights From Payments Data, Not Economic Headlines
CFOs Pull Forecasting Insights From Payments Data, Not Economic Headlines
May 18, 2026  |  Data & Research

Consumers in the United States are still solidly employed despite headlines about artificial intelligence, but they are increasingly stretched. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Memorial Day, Now With 65% Off Luxury Appliances
Memorial Day, Now With 65% Off Luxury Appliances
May 16, 2026  |  The Weekender

At some point between decorating soldiers’ graves and debating whether a patio sectional “completes the outdoor room,” America discovered the retail potential of solemnity plus...

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