economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. For consumers living paycheck to paycheck, the prospect...

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Jobless Claims Rise Amid Typical Seasonal Volatility
Jobless Claims Rise Amid Typical Seasonal Volatility
December 05, 2024  |  Economy

Jobless claims reportedly rose last week, though media reports suggested that the rise was due to the volatility in data that is typically seen around holidays....

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Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
Fed Beige Book: Slight Economic Growth, Rising Business Optimism
December 04, 2024  |  Economy

PYMNTS Intelligence, through the last several months, has taken stock of where consumers are spending, and how they contend with inflation. Among their strategies has...

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Dollar Tree Faces Tightening Consumer Wallets as Multi-Price Strategy Gains Traction
Dollar Tree Faces Tightening Consumer Wallets as Multi-Price Strategy Gains Traction
December 04, 2024  |  Earnings

Shopper discretionary spending trends are impacting Family Dollar parent company Dollar Tree, as paycheck-to-paycheck consumers continue to feel squeezed in an uncertain economy. Dollar Tree, which operates...

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Deutsche Bank CEO: Germany Needs ‘Structural Reforms’ to Boost Economic Growth
Deutsche Bank CEO: Germany Needs ‘Structural Reforms’ to Boost Economic Growth
December 04, 2024  |  Banking

Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing said Wednesday that German businesses need less regulation, a more competitive corporate tax structure and greater certainty on energy prices....

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Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending
Beyond the Numbers: Decoding the JOLT Report’s Impact on Consumer Spending
December 03, 2024  |  Economy

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence found that only a minority of workers surveyed — at 20% — said that it was “very or extremely” likely...

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UK Retailers See ‘Bad Start to the Festive Season’
UK Retailers See ‘Bad Start to the Festive Season’
December 03, 2024  |  Retail

British retail sales weakened in November, a trend driven by the timing of Black Friday. Sales volumes fell by 3.3% last month, the lowest reading since April,...

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Treasurers Step Into Spotlight as Strategic Backbone of 21st Century Businesses
Treasurers Step Into Spotlight as Strategic Backbone of 21st Century Businesses
December 02, 2024  |  B2B Payments

In the corridors of power that govern corporate strategy, treasurers have long worked in relative obscurity. Their desks are often buried in spreadsheets, their emails...

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Bank of England Seeks Ability to Lend to Non-Bank Financial Institutions
Bank of England Seeks Ability to Lend to Non-Bank Financial Institutions
November 29, 2024  |  Economy

The Bank of England aims to develop the ability to lend to non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). It is doing so to address potential liquidity challenges in...

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