Consumer Spending

Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
February 10, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Consumers who pay the most for their credit cards turn out to be the ones least likely to ignore them. Just 3.9% of premium cardholders...

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35% of Consumers Plan to Use Tax Refunds to Boost Savings
35% of Consumers Plan to Use Tax Refunds to Boost Savings
February 09, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Tax season officially began on Jan. 26, and refunds are already starting to reach consumers’ accounts this month. While the arrival of refunds is annual,...

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Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
February 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit data points to a familiar seasonal pattern, with revolving balances moving higher as households navigated year-end expenses and holiday...

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Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
February 05, 2026  |  Retail

Apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies are focusing on higher-income consumers, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
February 02, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending among millennials and Generation Z is not merely holding up. It’s underwriting earnings growth across financial services and retail, while pulling daily financial...

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American Express Counts on Millennials to Power 2026 Spending
American Express Counts on Millennials to Power 2026 Spending
January 30, 2026  |  Earnings

American Express released its latest earnings results on Friday (Jan. 30), closing 2025 with a familiar refrain and as it claimed a demographic edge in...

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Block Says Traditional Credit Scores Shut Out 100 Million Americans
Block Says Traditional Credit Scores Shut Out 100 Million Americans
January 27, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

For much of modern consumer finance, underwriting has relied on static credit files that offer a delayed view of financial behavior. Those bureau-based models, Block...

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Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises
Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises
January 27, 2026  |  Economy

The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they...

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Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact
Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact
January 26, 2026  |  Economy

There are increasing signs that tariff-related prices are eating into corporate profits, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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