Spending news and trends

Trade Group Says Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $1 Billion a Week

October 08, 2025
Consumers May Dig Into Savings as Long-Term Inflation Expectations Creep Up
Consumer Insights // June 10, 2024

Through scores of reports on the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, PYMNTS Intelligence has found that there’s a commonality across income levels and demographics:  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
Consumer Insights // May 13, 2024

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. 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...

Savings Rates Pressured as Consumer Spending Outpaces Disposable Personal Income Growth
Economy // April 26, 2024

The latest data on personal consumption notes that spending is outpacing the growth in disposable income. 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...

60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
Earnings // April 19, 2024

Younger, affluent consumers are showing notable resilience when it comes to spending on experiences and travel — and using their credit cards to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation

May 13, 2024
Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. 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 from […]

Cracking the Customer Loyalty Code: Flexible Programs Tailored to Everyday Needs

February 06, 2024
Len Covello, chief technology officer of Engage People, told PYMNTS in an interview that merchants are going to need to fine-tune, and in some cases overhaul, their rewards offerings.  Get the...

Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation

January 08, 2024
Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials

October 06, 2023
In today’s consumer-driven society, it is not uncommon for individuals, even those living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to pay bills, to indulge in occasional splurges.  Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
Trade Group Says Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $1 Billion a Week

October 08, 2025
America’s travel economy suffered $1 billion in lost spending in the week since the government shutdown began, the U.S. Travel Association said Wednesday (Oct. 8). 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, […]

Spend Platform Brex Taps Airwallex as It Plans Global Expansion

July 19, 2023
Payments platform Airwallex says it is helping FinTech Brex with its worldwide expansion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

EU Consumers Tighten Belts as Cost of Living Rises

October 30, 2022
Rising interest rates and energy costs have forced consumers in Europe to start reducing their discretionary spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mastercard: Experiential Spending on Restaurants, Travel Keeps Rising

October 07, 2022
Americans have made double-digit increases in their spending on travel, fuel and convenience, electronics and restaurants over the last year, Mastercard reported Friday (Oct. 7) in a press release about...