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NYC's Economic Clock

The changing spending patterns in New York City offer valuable insights into the evolving nature of work and its impact on the NYC economy.

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WEBINAR
Travel Industry Trends 2023 Webinar

Hear from Mastercard experts on the state of the travel industry in 2023.

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Prices, wages, employment: What’s ahead for consumers in Asia Pacific

The end of Covid-related restrictions in China could be positive for the economy in the entire Asia-Pacific region. But there's potential for challenges by way of labor shortages, wage increases and lasting inflation.

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5 questions to help your brand navigate the 2023 economy

For savvy retail marketers, the current economy can be an opportunity to move their brand forward. Help your brand stay competitive and navigate the economy by asking these five questions.

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Outlook Report
Economic Outlook 2023

This year's Economic Outlook report explores the causes and effects shaping the speed and path of real economic growth, - focusing on housing prices, interest rates, inflation, consumer spending & omnichannel growth.

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WEBINAR
Shifting wallets: New consumer spending habits

Consumer spending in 2022 has shifted in what, where and when consumers are making purchases. Much of this has been driven by a consumer desire for more control after three years of uncertainty. But with evolving macroeconomic trends, do we dare call this the “new normal”?

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A View on US Housing: Today and Tomorrow

Pandemic-induced changes in the US housing market have been significant. Experts from the Mastercard Economics Institute look at where the market is headed and how consumer spending is impacted.

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Report
Travel 2022: Trends & Transitions

After 2+ years of limited mobility, the travel industry is staging an impressive comeback. Developed by the Mastercard Economics Institute, this report provides an in-depth analysis of the travel industry’s recovery around the globe and trends in travel to watch in 2022 and beyond.

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Outlook Report
Economy 2022

Economy 2022, a global outlook report developed by the Mastercard Economics Institute, focuses on 5 key trends and how they may evolve in the year ahead -- savings & spending, supply chains, digital, risk, and travel.

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Recovery Insights
Small Business Reset

The global health crisis affected small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in vastly different ways. Learn more about the outsized impact to small businesses around the globe, including store closures and launches, digital innovation and their future outlook.

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Recovery Insights
Ready for takeoff?

After flights were grounded and travelers stayed home in 2020, several emerging trends are pointing to the start of a recovery in 2021. Learn what’s happening around the world now and into the future.

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Recovery Insights
Commerce E-volution

2020 accelerated e-commerce around the globe as retailers made the shift to digital. Learn what’s next in the commerce e-volution.

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Insights from the Economics Institute

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