inflation

Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
Consumer Spending Lifts Q3 GDP, but Savings Rates Are Pressured
December 19, 2024  |  Economy

In the latest and final revision of how the economy fared in the third quarter — through the growth in gross domestic product — the...

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Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
November Issuer Data Extends Trend of Rising Credit Card Charge-Offs
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings from several card issuers offer up a mixed portrait of the U.S. consumer in November. Get the Full Story...

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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
December 17, 2024  |  Economy

November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are...

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Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Retailers across the U.S. are confronting a new era of cautious spending as consumers tighten their belts in response to ongoing economic pressure. Inflation, rising...

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Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
December 17, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Booking.com says the impact of inflation continues to hamstring the U.S. travel industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Rising Card Delinquencies May Push Subprime Consumers to BNPL and Debit Installment Plans
Rising Card Delinquencies May Push Subprime Consumers to BNPL and Debit Installment Plans
December 11, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Last December, PYMNTS Intelligence detailed in its “Credit Card Use Deep Dive” report that about 14% of the more than 3,500 consumers surveyed had subprime...

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NFIB: Small Business Optimism Sees Post-Election Rebound
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Sees Post-Election Rebound
December 10, 2024  |  SMBs

Small business owners in the United States are more optimistic following an almost three-year stretch of uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

Now’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than later. To that end, the latest edition of the University of...

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