economy

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

FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis

FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
FinTechs Target Budget Stress to Meet Affordability Crisis
March 04, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

There’s an affordability crisis rocking households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households
NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households
March 03, 2026  |  Economy

A top Federal Reserve official said he sees an increasing divide between low-income and high-income households. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
Why Income Gains Don’t Always Boost Spending
March 03, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

As the PYMNTS audience saw in Monday’s newsletter (March 2) there’s some wisdom to be gleaned from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
February 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

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Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
Online Retail Jumps 13% Year Over Year as Shoppers Hunt for Value
February 26, 2026  |  eCommerce

Financial stress is no longer just shaping what Americans buy. It is reshaping how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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AI Disruption Debate Roils Markets and Refocuses Risk
AI Disruption Debate Roils Markets and Refocuses Risk
February 25, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

While everyone is worried about AI’s ability to write everything from term papers to publication-ready journalism, it was a human writing about AI that rocked...

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White House Economist Rejects AI Doomsday Fears
White House Economist Rejects AI Doomsday Fears
February 24, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

A White House economist said a report that warned of potential risks to the economy posed by artificial intelligence (AI) “violates some of the basic...

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The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
The Conference Board Finds Labor Market Optimism Lifts Consumer Confidence
February 24, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Slight improvements in consumers’ expectations for business conditions, labor market conditions and incomes drove a turnaround in consumer confidence in February, The Conference Board said Tuesday...

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