Equifax Flags Widening Consumer Spending Divide Ahead of 2026 Holiday Season
Bitget2026/10/27 15:03- Equifax's October 2026 analysis outlines a possible 2.6% rise in real holiday spending, with outcomes ranging from -2.4% to 4.1%.
- Small businesses face weaker demand, with real sales down 1.6% and transactions falling 2%.
- Broader retail performance contrasts with those declines: real sales rose 2.6%, while transactions increased 2.8%.
- The Small Business Index declined for 11 consecutive months, underscoring pressure on holiday inventory and pricing decisions.
- Higher-income households remain better positioned to spend, while elevated essential costs squeeze lower-income consumers' holiday budgets.
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