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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop
Economy
US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop
July 29, 2025

The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. 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...

Durable Goods Orders Decline After Pre-Tariffs Surge
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Durable Goods Orders Decline After Pre-Tariffs Surge
July 25, 2025

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 9.3% in June. 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...

American Businesses Absorb Tariff Costs to Maintain Market Share
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American Businesses Absorb Tariff Costs to Maintain Market Share
July 25, 2025

American businesses are reportedly absorbing most of the cost of new U.S. tariffs. 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....

Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
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Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
July 21, 2025

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an initial −0.1%), per a Monday (July 21) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
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Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
July 18, 2025

Consumer sentiment inched up in July to reach its highest level in five months, though it remained below its December reading and its historical average, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

US Retail Sales Rebound as Consumers Navigate a ‘Wait-And-See’ Economy
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US Retail Sales Rebound as Consumers Navigate a ‘Wait-And-See’ Economy
July 17, 2025

Retail spending in the United States showed signs of resilience in June, with sales rising 0.6% from May and climbing 3.9% versus the same month a year ago, according to data released Thursday (July 17) by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report, based on a...

Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast
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Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast
July 16, 2025

Main Street businesses, vital to the U.S. economy, have seen their growth rate significantly fade since late 2024 through Q1 2025, lagging behind the overall U.S. business growth despite a strong post-pandemic rebound. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Inflation Reignites as Businesses Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers
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Inflation Reignites as Businesses Pass Tariff Costs Onto Consumers
July 15, 2025

The tariffs are hitting home as businesses pass along higher costs to end customers. 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...

Jamie Dimon Warns Markets Against Underestimating Interest Rates Hikes
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Jamie Dimon Warns Markets Against Underestimating Interest Rates Hikes
July 10, 2025

JPMorgan’s CEO is worried Wall Street is underestimating the potential for higher interest rates. 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...