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What you need to know about the US economy on Black Friday
Millions of Americans head to stores on Black Friday.
Here’s a roundup of the Journal’s recent coverage of the economy and the holiday season.
Retailers are weathering a holiday season in which shoppers don’t splurge as much as they have in recent years.
Here’s what some major retailers are saying about this year’s holiday season and consumer conditions.
At the macro level, the latest economic data and surveys suggest that spending, employment and sentiment are cooling. Extensive data on the state of the US consumer.
From “I Heard It on the Street”: Americans say they’re worried about the economy, and there’s certainly reason to question the sustainability of consumer spending. But that doesn’t mean they won’t have a good time this holiday season.
Americans spending less money on fuel to hit the road or fly than they did last year. (And here’s a rundown of which travel plans to take advantage of right now, and which to ignore.)
Here’s a historical and visual look at Black Friday shopping.