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Google Finance Scales AI Tools to 100 More Countries
Google // April 08, 2026

The new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Google Finance is set to expand beyond the United States and India, adding more than 100 countries over the coming weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials
Consumer Finance // April 07, 2026

The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. 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...

Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
Economy // April 01, 2026

Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Economy // April 01, 2026

Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. 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....

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Consumers Spend Through the Squeeze as Income Slips

April 09, 2026
Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with less support from paychecks and more reliance on financial workarounds that don’t necessarily show up in top-line data. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Wage Divide Widens as Many Delay Medical Care to Cover Essentials

April 07, 2026
The dividing line in today’s consumer economy is no longer employment itself. It is how workers experience liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers

April 01, 2026
Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get...

FinTechs Shift From Wealth Building to Accelerating Cash Flow

March 27, 2026
The assumption that consumers are motivated primarily by upside has defined the go-to-market playbooks of payments companies, FinTechs and consumer brands for years. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
Google Finance Scales AI Tools to 100 More Countries

April 08, 2026
The new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Google Finance is set to expand beyond the United States and India, adding more than 100 countries over the coming weeks. 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, […]

Airlines Levy War-Related Price Hikes Ahead of Summer Travel Season

April 01, 2026
Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies

March 31, 2026
Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Consumer Sentiment Dips as Inflation Fears Resurface

March 27, 2026
Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March data from the University of...