economy

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

Home Sales Prices Top $400K in May in Stalled Market With Higher Interest Rates

Home Sales Prices Top $400K in May in Stalled Market With Higher Interest Rates
Home Sales Prices Top $400K in May in Stalled Market With Higher Interest Rates
June 21, 2022  |  Markets

The median price of an existing U.S. home jumped 14.8% year over year in May to a record-setting $407,600, even as higher mortgage interest rates...

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Debit Holds Edge Over Credit as Economy Sours
Debit Holds Edge Over Credit as Economy Sours
June 21, 2022  |  Payment Methods

In times of turmoil, when the economy wreaks havoc with household budgets, visibility into cash flow becomes king. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Data: How Consumers Deal With Inflation
Today in Data: How Consumers Deal With Inflation
June 21, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, with inflation driving up the cost of food and fuel, consumers are seeking new ways to cut costs. Get the Full Story...

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Inflation Hobbles SMBs’ Ability to Find, Hire Workers
Inflation Hobbles SMBs’ Ability to Find, Hire Workers
June 20, 2022  |  SMBs

Small business owners are reportedly struggling with hiring, with head counts down at smaller companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (June 20). Get the...

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Yellen Expects Inflation Through 2022, Economic Slowdown
Yellen Expects Inflation Through 2022, Economic Slowdown
June 19, 2022  |  Economy

There’s a high likelihood that the “unacceptably high” prices of recent months won’t recede in 2022, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, a report from...

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eCommerce, Doorstep Delivery Stand to Gain from Pain at Pump
eCommerce, Doorstep Delivery Stand to Gain from Pain at Pump
June 17, 2022  |  Retail

The pain at the pump will be what drives us more fully away from driving to the store. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PYMNTS Data: Two-Thirds of Consumers Not Sympathetic to Restaurants’ Labor Challenges
PYMNTS Data: Two-Thirds of Consumers Not Sympathetic to Restaurants’ Labor Challenges
June 17, 2022  |  Economy

As restaurants continue to struggle with labor challenges, not all consumers are sympathetic to the difficulties they are facing — the majority are not even...

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Grocery Shoppers Engage More With Brands That Offer Fuel Rewards
Grocery Shoppers Engage More With Brands That Offer Fuel Rewards
June 17, 2022  |  Retail

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