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AI Summary
- Holiday spending milestone: U.S. holiday spending expected to exceed $1 trillion for first time; National Retail Federation predicts 2.9–3.4% sales growth.
- Gas prices and energy policy: Thanksgiving gas prices lowest since pandemic at national average $3.02; nearly 30 states under $3 with Trump's energy policies credited for decline.
- Consumer sentiment mixed: Gen Z planning to spend 23% less; Thanksgiving meal costs down 5% from last year at $55.18 for 10 people with sharp turkey price declines.