Economy news and trends

Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
Economy // April 01, 2026

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Economy // April 01, 2026

Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. 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....

Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies
Economy // March 31, 2026

Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. 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...

Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Fears Resurface
Economy // March 27, 2026

Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers released Friday (March 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Interviews & Exclusives
Inside the Labor Economy Safety Valve: How Households Patch Daily Cash Gaps

April 10, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. 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 […]

Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers

April 01, 2026
Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get...

FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow

March 27, 2026
The assumption that consumers are motivated primarily by upside has defined the go-to-market playbooks of payments companies, FinTechs and consumer brands for years. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

AI Policy Shifts From Innovation to Economic Payoff

March 23, 2026
Watch more: TechReg Talks With Progressive Policy Institute’s Dr. Michael Mandel Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Quick Reads
Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season

April 01, 2026
Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. 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 […]

Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies

March 31, 2026
Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Fears Resurface

March 27, 2026
Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March data from the University of...

Continuing Unemployment Claims Dip to Nearly 2-Year Low

March 26, 2026
The American labor market remains steady despite some recent high-profile layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...