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Why Gen Z’s Dependence on Hourly Wages Is a Problem
Economy // December 02, 2025

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US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty
Economy // December 01, 2025

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fed’s Beige Book Flags Consumer Spending Slide
Consumer Insights // November 26, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s final Beige Book of the year points to a noticeable cooling in sentiment as businesses and consumers end 2025 on more cautious footing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays
Retail // November 26, 2025

With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Economics Professor Says Big Tech Consolidation Drives Efficiency

December 02, 2025
Consolidation reshapes industries of every size, from manufacturing to retail to digital markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Why Gen Z’s Dependence on Hourly Wages Is a Problem

December 02, 2025
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A New Stage for Big Conversations: The Story Behind CHNGNetwork

November 26, 2025
Professionals in payments, FinTech and the digital economy already face crowded calendars and a nonstop flow of industry information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures

November 24, 2025
Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking past the trade-driven uncertainty dominating national headlines and are instead showing a level of confidence not seen in more than three years....

Quick Reads
US Factory Activity Shrinks the Most in Four Months Amid Weak Orders, Tariff Uncertainty

December 01, 2025
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in November by the most in four months, signaling that producers are struggling to overcome an extended period of malaise, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays

November 26, 2025
With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Macroeconomic Pressures and Legislative Slowdown Drive Decline in Price of Bitcoin

November 24, 2025
Macroeconomic pressures and a lack of progress in regulation are among the factors that led to the recent decline in the price of Bitcoin, CoinDesk reported Monday (Nov. 24), citing...

US Business Activity Boosted by End of Government Shutdown

November 21, 2025
Business activity in the United States increased for the second consecutive month and reached a four-month high in November, S&P Global said Friday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete...