inflation

Corporate Bankruptcies Surge as Consumers Cut Back
Corporate Bankruptcies Surge as Consumers Cut Back
July 14, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. corporate bankruptcies are at a level not seen since the early days of COVID. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Citigroup’s 3% Branded Card Spend Growth Driven by Higher FICO Consumers
Citigroup’s 3% Branded Card Spend Growth Driven by Higher FICO Consumers
July 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Citigroup’s earnings results showed a bit of bifurcation in consumer spending, as higher credit scoring individuals continue to use their cards and lower FICO consumers...

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Target Bolsters in-Store Experiences Through Strategic Collaborations
Target Bolsters in-Store Experiences Through Strategic Collaborations
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

Target is facing increased competition from online retailers with faster delivery and a wider selection of products. Customers are also shopping less frequently in physical...

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Taco Bell Digital Chief Says Subscriptions Inflation-Proof Customer Spend
Taco Bell Digital Chief Says Subscriptions Inflation-Proof Customer Spend
July 12, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As Taco Bell continues its paid subscription push — its “passes” — the quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant is seeing that, by offering a wider range...

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Wells Fargo Turns to Digital, AI as Inflation Batters Deposits
Wells Fargo Turns to Digital, AI as Inflation Batters Deposits
July 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Banks today are caught between an ongoing digital shift and a challenging macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Inflation Cools Overall, but Food Is More Expensive
Inflation Cools Overall, but Food Is More Expensive
July 11, 2024  |  Economy

The Consumer Price Index released Thursday (July 11) showed that, at least overall, the pace of inflation cooled in June. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
July 11, 2024  |  Earnings

PepsiCo’s snack food revenues dipped during its latest quarter as consumers continued to exercise caution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Small Business Optimism Creeps up but Inflation Concerns Persist
Small Business Optimism Creeps up but Inflation Concerns Persist
July 09, 2024  |  Economy

Optimism among small business owners is climbing, though it’s hard to call them “optimistic.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Could Mixed Inflation Expectations Predict A Spending Slowdown?
Could Mixed Inflation Expectations Predict A Spending Slowdown?
July 08, 2024  |  Economy

A bumpy but generally downward path for inflation — and the prices paid for all manner of goods — may pressure consumers to pull back...

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