economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February

Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
Consumers’ Total Outstanding Credit Rose 3.4% in February
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers’ total outstanding credit increased by $14.1 billion in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy Moves to Higher-Income Brackets
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy Moves to Higher-Income Brackets
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The good news is the U.S. economy added more than 300,000 jobs last month and many U.S. workers are now earning higher wages.  Get the Full...

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Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
Lack of BNPL Threatens Bridge Millennials’ Brand Loyalty
April 05, 2024  |  BNPL

With consumers forced to make budgeting decisions amid ongoing economic challenges, older millennials and younger Generation X consumers are seeing buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

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Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
Unexpected Expenses Cost Consumers $5,500 on Average Last Year
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Unemployment dropped 3.8% last month, offering another sign that the U.S. economy is on a slow but steady upward trajectory. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
Wage Growth May Not Rescue Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
April 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Wages are increasing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Technology, Government, Financial Sectors Lead First-Quarter Job Cuts
Technology, Government, Financial Sectors Lead First-Quarter Job Cuts
April 04, 2024  |  Economy

The technology, government and financial sectors made the greatest number of job cuts during the first quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
Price-Conscious Consumers Open Door for POS Financing Options
April 04, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation persists, so does sticker shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
Shoppers Grow Cautious and Creative as Food Prices Climb
April 04, 2024  |  Economy

How far will $100 go at the supermarket? Not as far as in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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