Economy News A Holiday Season Divided By Inflation And Economic Struggles The New York Times

Inflation, Tariffs, and Tight Budgets: How Economic Factors Are Shaping the 2025 Holiday Season

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but in 2025, many shoppers are entering the season with their budgets top of mind. Economic pressures — from inflation to new tariffs — are ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Consumers anxious about economy, will spend less this holiday season: Report

WASHINGTON (TNND) — 'Tis the season for Americans tightening their belts; this holiday shopping season, American consumers plan to significantly cut back. Shoppers plan to spend an average of $1,595 ... Read More

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market. Data show a resilient economy. But that largely ... Read More

Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat

The effect is rippling beyond missing paychecks to federal services that support much of the economy. By Lydia DePillis The economic effect of past government shutdowns has been straightforward. The ... Read More