This week, the Federal Reserve announced it will keep its benchmark interest rate in the same 5.25%–5.50% holding pattern that it has occupied since last...
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance held steady during the week ending on Saturday (April 27). The total of 208,000 initial claims was...
It’s been a season of slowing sales for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). That could mean these fast-food brands have to launch greater promotions to attract cost-conscious diners, Reuters...
Finland did it again. The World Happiness Report (WHR) came out in March. For the seventh straight year, it was No. 1. Keeping the top spot...
As consumers continue to feel the economic strain, they are cutting back on buying boutique, handmade items from independent creators, per Etsy’s latest earnings call. ...
Construction spending in the U.S. declined unexpectedly in March after being unchanged in February. Data from the Census Bureau released Wednesday (May 1) showed spending at a seasonally adjusted...
Consumers are willing to spend an arm and a leg on their weddings — possibly more than once, according to David’s Bridal. In an interview with...
Nine out of 10 industry sectors monitored by ADP posted job gains in April. The sole exception was the information sector, which lost 4,000 jobs...
Spoiler alert: The title of PYMNTS Intelligence’s new report, “Why 60% of Gen Z’s Live Paycheck to Paycheck” gives away a key finding. Six in 10 Generation...