inflation

Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
June 14, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In 2024, a few key concerns bubble consistently to the top of the list for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “New Reality Check:...

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The One Thing All Parents Have In Common: They Don’t Scrimp on Baby Products
The One Thing All Parents Have In Common: They Don’t Scrimp on Baby Products
June 13, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers look for ways to cut back their retail spending, many are willing to make sacrifices on product quality, but not when it comes...

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Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
Yellen: US Labor Market Has Become ‘More Normal’
June 13, 2024  |  Economy

America’s job market is starting to resemble its pre-pandemic self, says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Speaking to CNBC Thursday (June 13), Yellen also noted that cooling...

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Foreign Card Use Brings US Dollars Back to Venezuela
Foreign Card Use Brings US Dollars Back to Venezuela
June 13, 2024  |  International

Foreign credit card transactions are reportedly bringing more foreign currency into inflation-plagued Venezuela. That’s according to a report Thursday (June 13) by Reuters, citing four public sector...

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Millennial Shoppers Lead Resale’s Growth
Millennial Shoppers Lead Resale’s Growth
June 12, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers turn to secondhand shopping options to manage their budgets amid inflation, millennials are leading the way. By the Numbers For the January edition...

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Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
Consumers Embrace BNPL for Groceries Amid Rising Food Costs
June 12, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Around the world, grocers are exploring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to offer installment options to consumers struggling with inflation. In the United Kingdom,...

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Inflation Moderates; But Consumers Pay More on Rent and Dining Out
Inflation Moderates; But Consumers Pay More on Rent and Dining Out
June 12, 2024  |  Economy

The headline number on inflation indicates a slight cooling of the pace of rising prices, at least in May. But the data released Wednesday (June...

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Consumer Spending Shows Signs of Summer Recovery, but Retailers Are Cautious
Consumer Spending Shows Signs of Summer Recovery, but Retailers Are Cautious
June 11, 2024  |  Retail

Consumer spending is beginning to show signs of recovery going into the summer, but major retailers are not getting their hopes up. Findings from the...

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Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
Consumers Tap Dad’s Summer Grilling Excitement for Father’s Day Gifting
June 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers seek Father’s Day gifting options more creative than yet another tie, some are buying their dads fancier cuts of meat as barbecue season...

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