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Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy and many people reporting tightening their budgets. Sponsor Message LEILA FADEL, HOST: We're officially on the other side of the biggest holiday in terms of spendin... See more

Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy and many people reporting tightening their budgets. Copyright 2025 NPR Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy an... See more

Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy and many people reporting tightening their budgets. Copyright 2025 NPR Holiday spending was higher than expected this year, despite low confidence in the economy an... See more

Delayed report shows U.S. economy grew between July and September December 24, 2025 / 1:51 am A much-delayed report shows the U.S. economy grew a robust 4.3% between July and September, fueled by consumer spending. Why you can trust KUOW

A much-delayed report shows the U.S. economy grew a robust 4.3% between July and September, fueled by consumer spending. Sponsor Message STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: In July through September, the U.S. economy grew faster than economists had predicted. LEILA FADE... See more