December 1st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may be more important than ever as the holiday shopping season officially kicks off. ABC's Andrea Fujii (foo-jee-EE) says shoppers may not spend as much, since they are concentrating on the cost of necessities…  

  

“A recent survey found shoppers will spend about 4% less this Black Friday and Cyber Monday than last year. About $622.  Inflation, the government shutdown, and weak jobs numbers all contributing to the lowest consumer confidence numbers since April.”