Holiday sales growth this year is expected to be a bit more muted compared to past years, as consumers continue to grapple with affordability and cost-of-living challenges.

Independent forecasters predict that while there will be a year-over-year uptick in sales, that growth will be more modest. Inflation has been a lingering concern for consumers and retailers alike, and that will likely be reflected in how holiday shoppers approach this year’s season.

Holiday sales growth this year is expected to be a bit more muted compared to past years, as consumers continue to grapple with affordability and cost-of-living challenges.
Independent forecasters predict that while there will be a year-over-year uptick in sales, that growth will be more modest. Inflation has been a lingering concern for consumers and retailers alike, and that will likely be reflected in how holiday shoppers approach this year&rsquo;s season.

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Holiday sales expected to be slower as affordability issues weigh on economy

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The federal government is expected to enter a partial shutdown starting Saturday, but it could be short-lived as Senate Democrats and the White House negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s sweeping deportation agenda.

A procedural vote to advance a funding package and avert a shutdown failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate on Thursday, with opposition from a handful of GOP defectors and all Democrats. Meanwhile, talks continued on a spending deal in exchange for Democratic demands to limit the tactics of federal immigration officials after recent deadly shootings.

The federal government is expected to enter a partial shutdown starting Saturday, but it could be short-lived as Senate Democrats and the White House negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping deportation agenda.
A procedural vote to advance a funding package and avert a shutdown failed to clear a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate on Thursday, with opposition from a handful of GOP defectors and all Democrats. Meanwhile, talks continued on a spending deal in exchange for Democratic demands to limit the tactics of federal immigration officials after recent deadly shootings.

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