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NY Fed: Businesses Are Already Passing Along Tariff Costs to Consumers
Economy // June 04, 2025

Just before tariffs took root in April, PYMNTS Intelligence found in its “Certainty Project” report that a majority of firms across various sectors anticipated higher costs. At the time, 42% of services firms said they were considering raising prices on their products, and 3 in...

From Cars to Clothes, Tariffs Cost Lower-Income Consumers $1,700 Annually
Economy // April 07, 2025

Less than a week into the new reality of tariffs, the impact to U.S. households is coming into sharper focus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Consumer Sentiment Drops 9.8% Amid Fears of ‘Tariff-Induced Price Increases’
Economy // February 21, 2025

Concerns that tariffs will lead to higher prices drove a 9.8% decline in consumer sentiment in February, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation
Economy // January 12, 2024

The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  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....

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Amazon, Target and Walmart Raised Prices in Response to Tariffs

November 05, 2025
Amazon has reportedly raised prices more than Target and Walmart this year, possibly due to the impact of tariffs on the platform’s marketplace sellers. 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 Drops 9.8% Amid Fears of ‘Tariff-Induced Price Increases’

February 21, 2025
Concerns that tariffs will lead to higher prices drove a 9.8% decline in consumer sentiment in February, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story...

Producer Price Index of Wholesale Prices Drops for Third Month, Indicating Easing Inflation

January 12, 2024
The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined for a third consecutive month in December.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen

December 10, 2023
Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...