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Discretionary Spending Up Among Stimulus Payment Recipients

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government has begun issuing economic impact payments via the IRS to qualifying Americans. To date, the majority of stimulus payments hit bank accounts on April 14, 15, 21, and 22. These cash infusions are helping U.S. consumers cover their basic expenses as well as stimulating the economy … Continued

Kate Gessner — 08 May 2020

Consumer spending shifts by industry in the COVID-19 era

The coronavirus continues to impact Americans’ daily lives as many face the stark reality of shelter-in-place orders and a volatile financial market. By analyzing consumer spending, Second Measure transaction data can surface U.S. spending trends in near-real time to provide insights in these unprecedented times. Recent data reveals, as of the week of March 23 … Continued

Kate Gessner — 14 Apr 2020

Discretionary Spending Up Among Stimulus Payment Recipients

Consumer spending shifts by industry in the COVID-19 era

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Bird’s sales soar in months ahead of billion-dollar valuation

Tesla faces accelerating rate of Model 3 refunds

From Avis to Zipcar: what’s driving change in how we get around