economy

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

NY Fed Finds Falling Gas Prices Fail to Calm Inflation Fears

NY Fed Finds Falling Gas Prices Fail to Calm Inflation Fears
NY Fed Finds Falling Gas Prices Fail to Calm Inflation Fears
July 07, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers expect inflation to rise more than they expected a month ago, even as they expect gas prices to drop, according to the Federal Reserve...

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Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
July 06, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth
Easing Gas Prices Boost Consumer Sentiment for July Fourth
July 03, 2026  |  Economy

Gas prices heading into the Fourth of July weekend are the highest they’ve been in four years but lower than recent highs, AAA said in...

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Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits
Fuel Costs Push Employers to Rethink Worker Benefits
July 03, 2026  |  Gig Economy

Volatile gasoline prices are doing more than squeezing household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Why Consumers Are Pulling Back Before the Labor Market Does
Why Consumers Are Pulling Back Before the Labor Market Does
July 02, 2026  |  Economy

The latest jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the labor market is cooling gradually. PYMNTS Intelligence finds consumers are already behaving as...

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Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
Automakers See Stable Car Sales Despite War and Inflation
July 01, 2026  |  Economy

Vehicle sales in the United States have not declined this year as they have during past times of war and economic pressure, Reuters reported Wednesday...

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AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
July 01, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The impact of AI has reportedly begun to show up in U.S. government employment data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Household Bills Turn Optimism Into Deferred Purchases
Household Bills Turn Optimism Into Deferred Purchases
June 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers still have a strong appetite to spend, but many have lost the room in their budgets to act on it. New PYMNTS Intelligence research...

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