economy

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

Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 

Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
December 12, 2023  |  Economy

The grocery bill may increasingly be hard to swallow. The restaurant tab may make diners hesitant to reach for the check, and perhaps seek to...

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Main Street Small Businesses Sour on Near-Term Prospects and Credit Access
Main Street Small Businesses Sour on Near-Term Prospects and Credit Access
December 12, 2023  |  SMBs

Main Street small business owners anticipate limited wiggle room to boost prices, and they’re prepared to tap credit to help grapple with operating costs. Get...

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Wrong Product Info and Ratings Drive Auto-Fill Subscription Cancellations
Wrong Product Info and Ratings Drive Auto-Fill Subscription Cancellations
December 11, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Consumers may choose to use auto-fill subscriptions, but they have little tolerance for company mistakes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
December 11, 2023  |  Economy

For consumers mulling where inflation’s headed, the Fed finds short-term optimism. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
December 09, 2023  |  Retail

Even in the face of inflation, consumers are proving that they won’t “checkout” easily when it comes to tradition. Last week, PYMNTS delved into whether...

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Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
December 08, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment soared in December, reaching a point 13% higher than the previous month and 16% above the year-ago level. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nearly 2 in 5 Consumers Are Tipping Less Due to Dwindling Personal Finances
Nearly 2 in 5 Consumers Are Tipping Less Due to Dwindling Personal Finances
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

A recent report by PYMNTS Intelligence has shed light on a growing trend among consumers — they are tipping less this year. Get the Full...

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Gen Z Alone in Reporting Improved Finances This Year
Gen Z Alone in Reporting Improved Finances This Year
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The unemployment rate is at pre-pandemic levels and inflation has dropped from 9.1% in July 2022 to 3.2% in October 2023, according to the Bureau...

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