inflation

Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six Months
Inflation Bites as 13% of US Consumers Spent More Than They Earned in Last Six...
August 01, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

As inflation continues its upward swing, consumers worldwide are finding it more difficult to manage spending and put aside savings under mounting financial pressures. In...

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Consumers Think Twice About Restaurant Spending as Inflation Climbs
Consumers Think Twice About Restaurant Spending as Inflation Climbs
July 29, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

As food prices rapidly rise, consumers are rethinking how they spend at restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumer Spending Surges as Inflation Eats Away at Household Budgets
Consumer Spending Surges as Inflation Eats Away at Household Budgets
July 29, 2022  |  Economy

Consumer spending climbed 1.1% in June with higher fuel and food costs amid 40-year record high inflation that is continuing to eat away at paychecks...

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New Study Finds 70% of US Consumers Cutting Back on Nonessential Retail Purchases
New Study Finds 70% of US Consumers Cutting Back on Nonessential Retail Purchases
July 29, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
July 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard names a number of new partners to its buy now, pay later program, Mastercard Installments. Get the Full Story...

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Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
July 28, 2022  |  Earnings

It’s becoming a familiar theme — the U.S. consumer is resilient, and spending is buoyant and of course, the wild card is how long it...

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Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
July 28, 2022  |  Economy

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Inflation, Consumer Spending Dominate Earnings, Fed’s Focus
Inflation, Consumer Spending Dominate Earnings, Fed’s Focus
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

The great softening is upon us. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Sky-High Grocery Prices Strain Customer Loyalty
Sky-High Grocery Prices Strain Customer Loyalty
July 27, 2022  |  Economy

As food prices continue to inflate in the double digits year over year, customers of all income brackets are considering switching to lower-priced alternatives to...

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