Consumer News Consumers Expect To Spend More On Gifts This Year

Why are consumers spending more this Cyber Monday despite economic headwinds?

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday ... Read More

Here's how much U.S. consumers expect to spend for Halloween this year

The U.S. economy is playing tricks on Americans, but consumers still plan to treat themselves for the holidays this year. Nearly 80% of respondents to new survey from consulting firm PwC said they ... 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

California consumers are scared but spending more to get ahead of inflation

Shoppers in California plan to splurge this coming holiday season, but not because they are confident about the future. They are worried about inflation and figure it's better to buy now than pay more ... Read More

Holiday Budgets Are Rising. See How Your Spending Compares

Shoppers may find their dollars don't stretch as far this year, even if they’re spending more, thanks to tariffs and inflation. Smart shopping—comparing deals, planning early, and watching for sales— ... Read More

American Consumers Are Stressed. They Plan to Spend for the Holidays Anyway.

Americans are nervous about the economy. They are troubled by the higher prices from tariffs. They are wary of a fizzling job market. They are poised to shell out during the holiday shopping season ... Read More

Survey: Shoppers expect to spend about $890 at holidays

Consumers expect to spend an average of $890 per person on Christmas holiday items this year, a retail trade group said on Thursday That amount, 1.3% less than last year's record $902, is the ... Read More

Why Year-End Spending Forecasts Range From Boom to Gloom

Business owners have spent most of 2025 grappling with economic uncertainties. Chief among them are questions about the effects that import tariffs may have on their own costs and on their customers’ ... Read More