23 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Black Friday puts focus on US consumer spending in uncertain markets
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U.S. stocks declined more than 4% in November. Black Friday will test the strength of the U.S. consumer, with the holiday shopping season accounting for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity. Strong quarterly results from Nvidia Corp failed to calm markets, and data has been limited due to the government shutdown. The upcoming holiday shopping period will be an important read for the economy.