Retail CEOs see a holiday paradox: shoppers are anxious but still willing to spend

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Fortune
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What happened

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Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:25:12 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

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