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What 2026 means for money and markets

From shifting macro economic trends to smarter ways to pay, here are the key changes poised to define 2026.

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Year in review

Sports keep us human: Fueling the competitive spirit in 2025

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Safety, reliability and scale: How crypto is becoming a vehicle to solve finance's trickiest problems

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Cybersecurity

Sold on a lie: The secrets of purchase scams

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Year in review

Can’t touch this: Everything that went contactless in 2025

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Year in review

The year in cybersecurity: New threats met by new tech, new tactics

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Year in review

Agents of change: The rise of AI in 2025 and what’s coming next

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Our people

Turning personal loss into connection for older adults and future clinicians

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Our people

Goodwill and firewalls: Meet the volunteer helping NGOs strengthen their cyber defenses

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Commerce

2026 playbook: 5 macro forces changing commerce now

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Holiday

Beyond the big tree: Holiday markets showcase the softer side of New York City

In NYC, holiday markets are empowering small businesses, luring holiday shoppers with a more intimate, cozy shopping experience.
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Holiday spending 2025: Tech and trust are driving Black Friday, Cyber Monday growth

Dive into Mastercard’s SpendingPulse insights into spending on the biggest shopping days of the year. 

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All U.S. travelers want this holiday … is a European vacation

Discover 2025 holiday travel trends and how evolving traveler priorities are shaping European destinations and global travel patterns.
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New gadgets, same holiday glow

Modern tech has changed the way we shop, celebrate and decorate for the holidays — yet the glow, connection and spirit stay the same.

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What are holiday shoppers putting on their lists? Earlier starts and smarter carts

A Mastercard survey on consumer spending trends shaping the 2025 holidays reveals smarter, tech-driven and more rewarding shopping journeys.

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Keep scammers out of your stockings this holiday season

Nearly half of shoppers would ignore red flags for a deep discount or perfect gift, a new survey shows. Here's how to protect yourself. 

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Transportation

Tapping into London's Superloop

In this video, TV presenter, athlete and disability advocate Ade Adepitan explores the new express bus network and speaks to small business owners along the lines. 

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Car as mobile wallet? The technology is gaining speed

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What's putting the automotive economy in the fast lane

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