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In the face of rising inflation, American consumers are increasingly interested in receiving cryptocurrency as Christmas gifts, according to a recent survey conducted by Visa Inc.  What Happened: The report highlighted the shift in consumer behavior in the wake of escalating living costs....

According to a recent survey, Americans have reported a struggle to afford holiday gifts, highlighting the economic pressure felt under the current administration of President Donald Trump. What Happened: A poll conducted by The Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research...

With Thanksgiving just hours away, investors are bracing for the most pivotal stretch of the retail calendar, as Black Friday launches a high-stakes holiday season shaped by shifting consumer behavior, sticky inflation and growing divides in household spending — factors likely to separate retail...

The upcoming holiday season could prove to be more costly for American consumers, not due to increased retailer prices, but as a result of tariffs.  What Happened: As per the report by LendingTree, current tariffs are equivalent to a $29 billion tax on the 2025 holiday shopping season. LendingTree...

A family get-together for the Fourth of July holiday will cost less than the record-breaking averages seen in 2024, with inflation cooling slightly from 2024. What Happened: The average cost per person to celebrate a Fourth of July cookout is $7.09, down from a record $7.12 in 2024. The figure...

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and her partner, NFL player Travis Kelce, have seemingly vanished from the public eye, sparking widespread speculation and concern among fans and critics alike. The couple’s sudden low profile follows a particularly active year for Swift, who launched...

Memorial Day, a national holiday in the U.S. traditionally observed on the last Monday of May, is May 26 in 2025. The day is dedicated to remembering and honoring the men and women who died while serving in the military. The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868....

The co-founders of crypto analytics firm Glassnode have predicted a potential rally in Altcoins, just in time for the holiday season. What Happened: Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, who are known as Negentropic on social media X, have shared their insights. They suggest that Altcoins could outshine...

Retailers saw increased traffic both online and in-store during the busiest Black Friday shopping weekend ever. BofA Securities analysts weighed in on the retail sector's early holiday winners.  E-commerce: According to Adobe Analytics, online sales during Thanksgiving and Black Friday grew 9% and...

Retailers are expecting a record-breaking Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period as cash-strapped consumers are expected to shop early in the holiday season for sales promotions and savings.  What To Know: Management consultancy firm Bain & Company forecasts U.S. retail sales during...

AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving 2024 with an estimated 79.9 million travelers, up 2% from the previous record set last year. Here's what to know Tuesday before hitting the road later this week for the holiday.  What To Know: AAA attributes the staggering number of...

Amazon solidified its position as the go-to destination for holiday shoppers this year, with consumer spending trends signaling a robust holiday season despite economic uncertainties. According to Goldman Sachs’ 2024 Holiday Survey, authored a team of analysts led by Brooke Roach, CFA, 35%...

For NBC, big balloons mean a bigger budget. What Happened: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, known for its extravagant performances and cartoon character floats, is getting pricier. Since 1953, the peacock-branded network has aired the iconic turkey-day tradition. And, according to The Wall...

Over half of Americans — 56% — say they plan to host guests for Thanksgiving this year. With costs rising 19% from last year, consumers are feeling the pinch.  What To Know: The cost of hosting Thanksgiving dinner in 2024 is up 19% from last year with an average of $431 spent on food, drink and...

Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google released its Holiday 100 annual list of curated gift ideas based on Google search trends data and Google's Shopping graph dataset of 45 billion product listings. Here's a look at some of the product searches trending this holiday season. ...