inflation

NFIB: Small Business Optimism Grows Amid ‘Plague’ of Cost Pressures
NFIB: Small Business Optimism Grows Amid ‘Plague’ of Cost Pressures
August 13, 2024  |  SMBs

Small businesses in the United States are pessimistic about their prospects, but less pessimistic than two years ago. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)...

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Cleveland Fed: CEOs Expect Lower Inflation Over Next 12 Months
Cleveland Fed: CEOs Expect Lower Inflation Over Next 12 Months
August 12, 2024  |  Economy

Business leaders in the United States are reportedly growing more optimistic about the likely trend of inflation. CEOs and other top executives said in July...

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Tipping, Fees May Be Diners’ Tipping Point
Tipping, Fees May Be Diners’ Tipping Point
August 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Much has been made of tipflation, the upward march of the tips paid at the table and for delivery, which adds to the bill and...

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98% of Financially Strained Restaurant Customers Are Cutting Back
98% of Financially Strained Restaurant Customers Are Cutting Back
August 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers bear the burden of inflation, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that nearly all individuals living paycheck to paycheck are making trade-offs when it comes to...

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Consumers See Inflation Moderating Longer Term, but Gird for Short-Term Price Pressures
Consumers See Inflation Moderating Longer Term, but Gird for Short-Term Price Pressures
August 12, 2024  |  Economy

The latest reading on consumers’ expectations about inflation — where it’s headed one year from now, three years from now, five years from now —...

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BofA CEO: Consumers Could Sour Without Interest Rate Cuts
BofA CEO: Consumers Could Sour Without Interest Rate Cuts
August 11, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

American consumers could become disheartened if the Federal Reserve doesn’t cut interest rates soon. That’s according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, who made...

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Fed Governor: Inflation Still at ‘Uncomfortable’ Level
Fed Governor: Inflation Still at ‘Uncomfortable’ Level
August 11, 2024  |  Economy

Despite some progress, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says inflation remains “uncomfortably above” 2%. “Should the incoming data continue to show that inflation is moving...

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How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

So far this year, PYMNTS Intelligence data has illuminated a wide range of shopper behaviors, highlighting how omnichannel engagement is changing over time and how...

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Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
August 09, 2024  |  Aggregators

As aggregators look to drive spending despite consumers’ belt-tightening behaviors, Grubhub is using new digital features to drive up check sizes. The company announced earlier...

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