Americans Likely to Tighten Their Belts this Holiday Season
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Americans Likely to Tighten Their Belts this Holiday Season
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US Consumers Plan to Spend an Average of $73 Less Than Last Year
According to The Conference Board Holiday Spending Survey, the average US consumer intends to spend $990 on holiday-related purchases in 2025. That's down 6.9% from $1063 in 2024 and close to holiday spending intentions . . .
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Americans Likely to Tighten Their Belts this Holiday Season
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US Consumers Plan to Spend an Average of $73 Less Than Last Year
According to The Conference Board Holiday Spending Survey, the average US consumer intends to spend $990 on holiday-related purchases in 2025. That's down 6.9% from $1063 in 2024 and close to holiday spending intentions . . .