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Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back

President-elect Donald Trump's supporters feel better about the economy's prospects now that he's in office, which means they'll likely spend more this holiday.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Consumer spending climbs ahead of holidays. Households far from tapped out.

Consumer spending rose at a healthy pace in October and fueled a U.S. economic expansion that shows no sign of slowing in the waning months of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year

Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, showed Americans on average ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How Harris and Trump are spending eve of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending the last hours of the 2024 presidential race making their final pitches at rallies in several battleground states. CBS ...

Where Harris and Trump will spend election night

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater, while former President Trump will spend it at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, FL.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

How Harris and Trump are spending election night

Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President ...

Harris campaign's spending comes under scrutiny

Vice President Harris’s campaign is seeing growing scrutiny over its spending strategy as Democrats continue to reckon with her devastating loss to President-elect Trump. Harris’s campaign blew ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Trump and Harris spend $3.5bn in most expensive presidential election

FT analysis of campaign filings shows candidates raised $4.2bn in race for the White House

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Bill O'Reilly: Election spending aside, Harris was 'bad candidate'

The team is under fire for reportedly blowing Harris' massive war chest, leaving the campaign $20 million in debt, per a source.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says

Millennials plan to spend more than any other generation for the holidays, a new survey says. But using credit cards or payment plans may come at a high cost.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

How Harry & David Gets 20,000 Tons of Pears to Doorsteps for the Holidays

The Oregon company ramps up each year to ship millions of gift boxes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Both Trump and Harris spending plans are concerning in a "big way," Mohamed El-Erian says

Mohamed El-Erian, the Allianz chief economic adviser, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' economic proposals are ...

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

A Holiday Tradition

We’re covering Thanksgiving arguments past.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5

The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Counting Down to the Holidays With Jewelry

Open a door in some Advent calendars and you might find a necklace or a pair of earrings.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

Elon Musk to watch results with Donald Trump

The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

Business - The New York Times - November 11