U.S. holiday spending in 2024 exceeded expectations, showcasing consumer resilience despite high interest rates. Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a nearly 4% increase in retail sales compared to the ...
Total spending for the holiday shopping period, which runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, rose 3.8% from last year when excluding autos, compared with a 3.1% increase a year ago, according to data from ...