inflation

Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
Economists Trade Recession Predictions for ‘Growth Stop’ Warnings
January 14, 2024  |  Economy

The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. The less good news: They also expect the economy to grow at...

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Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation
Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation
January 12, 2024  |  Economy

The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  Final demand prices fell 0.1% in December after dropping 0.1% in November...

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Online Sales Led Increased Revenue Expectations for Main Street SMBs in 2023
Online Sales Led Increased Revenue Expectations for Main Street SMBs in 2023
January 11, 2024  |  SMBs

With prices at high levels most of the year and with the overall economy recording moderate growth, 2023 was a challenging year for businesses, especially...

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How the World’s Most Urgent Risks Could Impact Payments
How the World’s Most Urgent Risks Could Impact Payments
January 11, 2024  |  Safety and Security

Systemic shifts are taking place across the global economy, bringing with them new, urgent risks. But importantly, within the many era-defining changes underway, including the...

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Grocers Tap Digital Deals to Drive Omnichannel Engagement Amid Ongoing Pressures
Grocers Tap Digital Deals to Drive Omnichannel Engagement Amid Ongoing Pressures
January 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers’ grocery budgets continue to be pressured by years of inflation and other economic challenges, merchants are tapping digital deals to drive omnichannel adoption,...

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Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
Inflation’s Pace Quickens in December, Led by Housing Costs
January 11, 2024  |  Economy

The end of inflation? The end of the pinch to paycheck-to-paycheck wallets? Hardly. And, per the latest Consumer Price Index data, released Thursday (Jan. 11) by...

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Nearly 1 in 7 Consumers Have Paid for Gasoline in Installments
Nearly 1 in 7 Consumers Have Paid for Gasoline in Installments
January 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Struggling consumers are relying on installment plans for common purchases such as groceries or restaurants to stretch their budgets and make ends meet. With fuel...

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Women Likelier Than Men to Cut Back on Grocery Spending
Women Likelier Than Men to Cut Back on Grocery Spending
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers continue to see economic pressures eat away at their purchasing power, PYMNTS Intelligence indicated women are more likely than men to cut back...

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Carrefour-PepsiCo Spat Comes as Grocers Step Up Efforts to Manage Inflation
Carrefour-PepsiCo Spat Comes as Grocers Step Up Efforts to Manage Inflation
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

As rising food prices alienate grocery customers, merchants are beginning to throw their weight around with major food brands, if the Carrefour-PepsiCo standoff is any...

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