Customers feel that banks support them and their communities.
Most consumers aren’t using BNPL frequently enough to make it cost effective
The stablecoin giant is exploring plans to launch a US-specific token and POS solution
The campaign’s associated sweepstakes encourages users to pay more frequently with PayPal
While banks aren’t directly paying tariffs, they face a combination of other threats.
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs landed harder than expected. Widespread uncertainty remains, given the pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries willing to negotiate with the US—along with an escalating trade war with China. Which markets will take the greatest hits? And how might our US forecasts change?
In today’s episode, we talk about what young people want most from a bank, their favorite alternative investments, and what their parents have taught them about saving for the future. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, Analyst Lauren Ashcraft and Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent.
Consumers became more cautious with their spending, a trend that could worsen with Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Uptake could be limited given the crypto market plunge
A popular influencer has recommended drastic changes in daily spending.
When you think of tax season, gaming or dating probably don’t come to mind. But for H&R Block, flipping that narrative is part of a larger strategy to meet the next generation of taxpayers exactly where they are—whether it’s in a virtual mansion on Roblox or swiping right on Tinder.
Worsening economic conditions will be felt deeply by issuers if the tariffs remain in their current form
Leaning on non-card revenue can help the network maintain its momentum even if shaky economic conditions lead to slower consumer spending
Market instability as well as concerns over an economic slowdown as a result of President Trump’s tariffs are making the BNPL player pause its plans