Brief • 4 min Read
With pandemic-driven economic disruptions, soaring inflation, and a growing interest in cryptocurrencies, America’s economic landscape is in flux.
Discover how consumers feel about the current state of the US economy, and how this sentiment influences financial decisions. Using data, we dig into the current financial trends, and explain what they could signal for the future of the American consumer.

Current Trends in Financial Services
Acquiring wealth and protecting personal financial security drive consumer decisions. While these goals remain constant across generations, how consumers pursue this end, and who they trust with their money, constantly evolves. As economic trends change, consumer beliefs and actions also adjust.
Here, we provide a data-driven snapshot into the financial services world to help brands and companies prepare for future consumer expectations. We measure consumer sentiment towards key trends including digital-only banks, credit card perks, and peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems.
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