inflation

Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
November 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Through the past few years, consumers in the United States, have collectively seemed to be an unstoppable force. They have spent through inflationary times, geopolitical...

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Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
November 22, 2024  |  Economy

This week, PYMNTS Intelligence noted the appeal of paying over time — especially now, headed into the holiday shopping season, which starts, well, now. Our...

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October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
November 15, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

October retail sales were up 0.4%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Although U.S. consumers keep opening their wallets, auto-related sales boosted results,...

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Fed: Household Debt Nears $18 Trillion as Delinquencies Pressure Consumers
Fed: Household Debt Nears $18 Trillion as Delinquencies Pressure Consumers
November 13, 2024  |  Economy

New government data shows American consumer debt continuing to grow. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data released its Quarterly Report on...

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Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
November 13, 2024  |  Economy

Only time will tell if the slight bump in inflation — measured by the latest Consumer Price Index for October and released by the Bureau...

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Inflation Cooldown: Fed Sees Progress but Warns of a Slow Burn
Inflation Cooldown: Fed Sees Progress but Warns of a Slow Burn
November 12, 2024  |  Economy

There’s data, and then there’s everyday reality. The October reading for the Consumer Price Index will be released Wednesday morning (Nov. 13). Inflation is expected...

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Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
November 04, 2024  |  Economy

On its surface, last week’s job report was anemic at best and confounding at worst. And where there’s a cloudy picture on job prospects, the...

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Consumer Confidence Marks Big Gain Despite Inflation Concerns
Consumer Confidence Marks Big Gain Despite Inflation Concerns
October 29, 2024  |  Economy

One week ahead of the election, we’re living in what might charitably be called uncertain times. And yet, as measured by The Conference Board’s latest...

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Consumer Sentiment Gets a Bump on Easing Interest Rates
Consumer Sentiment Gets a Bump on Easing Interest Rates
October 25, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers are feeling a bit more positive, notably about “buying conditions,” as shown in the latest release from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers....

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