How GDP Trends Impact the Payments Industry
Clearly Payments
JULY 12, 2025
For example: Retail and ecommerce payments surged in 2021 as the economy reopened, then normalized in 2022 and 2023 as inflation and rate hikes tempered spending. Some, like retail and travel, are highly cyclical, while others—such as utilities or healthcare—tend to remain stable regardless of broader trends.
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