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Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
October 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The latest reading on consumer sentiment signals that high-income consumers may embrace a few strategies to deal with concerns over inflation and dwindling stock portfolios....

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Digital Tools Streamline Payments for Budget-Conscious Travelers
Digital Tools Streamline Payments for Budget-Conscious Travelers
October 12, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures, travel saw a significant rise this summer. According to findings detailed in “The Credit Economy: How Consumers Financed...

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High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
October 06, 2023  |  Loans

The surge in interest rates has resulted in record-high loan payments for consumers who have borrowed money to purchase new cars. With one in five...

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UPS and FedEx Offer Discounts Amid Decreased Shipping Volume
UPS and FedEx Offer Discounts Amid Decreased Shipping Volume
October 06, 2023  |  Delivery

Major players in the parcel delivery industry are reportedly facing a weak holiday shipping season as demand for goods slows down. In response, both UPS and FedEx are...

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Crypto Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Lays Off 12% of Staff 
Crypto Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Lays Off 12% of Staff 
October 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Ledger, a French firm building hardware and software for securing crypto assets, is laying off 12% of its staff.  “Macroeconomic headwinds are limiting our ability...

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Citi Analyst Downgrades Paymentus Holdings Due to Stock’s Gains
Citi Analyst Downgrades Paymentus Holdings Due to Stock’s Gains
October 05, 2023  |  Stock Index

Paymentus Holdings stock retreated 4% Thursday (Oct. 5) after being downgraded to Neutral by Citi analyst Ashwin Shirvaikar. This downgrade was primarily driven by the stock’s substantial gains this...

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Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
October 02, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Discover Financial Services has reportedly reached an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to improve consumer compliance.  This development resulted in a 7%...

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Chip Designer Arm IPO Gets Leg Up From AI Boom
Chip Designer Arm IPO Gets Leg Up From AI Boom
September 14, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a rocket-propelled growth, and there are a few firms helping determine that ship’s trajectory. Among them is British chip...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Criticizes Capital Rules Proposed by US Regulators
JPMorgan Chase CEO Criticizes Capital Rules Proposed by US Regulators
September 11, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., has reportedly voiced his criticism of the stricter capital rules proposed by U.S. regulators....

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