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What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Across the span of more than two dozen reports since the darkest days of the pandemic more than three years ago — and with eight...

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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Expects Soft Landing for Economy
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Expects Soft Landing for Economy
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan reportedly said he believes that the economy is heading toward a soft landing, avoiding a recession.  Get the...

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Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

During seasons of high spending, such as over the holidays, many consumers are forced to cut back on basic needs such as food and beverages,...

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US Durable Goods Orders Climb as Consumer Confidence Falls
US Durable Goods Orders Climb as Consumer Confidence Falls
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. durable goods orders climbed unexpectedly in August, per new government data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

With October just about to dawn, many stores are already prodding consumers to think about the holiday shopping season, where December looms as a make-or-break...

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Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60%...

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27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As restaurants look to drive traffic amid menu price inflation, more than 1 in 4 consumers are not making restaurant purchases at all, PYMNTS Intelligence...

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Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are less than sanguine about their near-term income prospects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
September 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As grocery inflation normalizes, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) expects brands to start offering more deals and discounts, which the company sees as a necessary...

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