Wealth Gap

Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
Consumer Sentiment Shows Widening Gap Between Low- and High-Income Consumers
July 26, 2024  |  Economy

The bifurcation in consumer spending — between higher-income and lower-income individuals and households — looks set to widen. And in the meantime, as detailed in...

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Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The U.S. economy is facing growing concerns as wages fail to keep up with high inflation, with consumers finding it increasingly challenging to maintain their...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: The Richest Eight
PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: The Richest Eight
January 18, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Eight individuals, all of whom are men, have as much wealth as the poorest half of the population around the globe. The wealth gap is...

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