California consumers are scared but spending more to get ahead of inflation

latimes.com/business/story/2025-10-09/inflation-fears-set-to-boost-holiday-shopping

Shoppers are expected to boost holiday spending 4.6% this year, but not from confidence — they're buying now to beat expected tariff-driven inflation.

This story appeared on latimes.com, 2025-10-09 10:00:00.
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