Consumer-watchers forecast the more surprising behaviors that marketers should pay attention to in the year to come, featuring sauce to go and decor for your decor

The Wall Street Journal

The Weird and Wonderful Consumer Trends Steering Brands Into 2026 - The Wall Street Journal

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US trade representative holds off increasing tariffs until 2027

Financial Times

Trump administration accuses China of unfair chip trade practices - Financial Times

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter
The US economy picked up speed over the three months to September, as consumer spending jumped and exports increased. 
The world's largest economy expanded at an an… [+3201 chars]

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

BBC News

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years - BBC

OLYMPIA, Wash. As the new year approaches, a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to workers, employers, families, and consumers across the state. 
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As the new year approaches, a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

KOMO News

New laws taking effect in Washington state in 2026 - KOMO

PRODUCT OF THE YEARRoval Control World Cup Wheelset
Peerless on the scales, practical on the trails
Lightness may be out of fashion in the world of trail and enduro bikes, but for cross-country, it… [+775 chars]

Pinkbike.com

2025 Pinkbike Awards: Product of the Year Winner - Pinkbike

Belinda Russell is 62 and has about $15,000 saved for her retirement thanks to the OregonSaves system. I understand that in these days and times, it's not a lot of money. But I'm 100% grateful to thi… [+5044 chars]

Oregon’s first-in-the-nation retirement system is doing well. But people keep taking savings out before retirement.

OPB News

OregonSaves has $430M in assets, but people keep taking money out - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased 0.3% in October, offsetting a 0.2% increase in September, driven by contractions in goods-pro… [+11774 chars]

Real gross domestic product contracted 0.3% in October on a broad-based decline across sectors.

Statcan.gc.ca

The Daily — Gross domestic product by industry, October 2025 - Statistique Canada

Starfighters Space (FJET) has landed in the public markets with a $40 million IPO, and traders have wasted no time stress testing the stock through extreme volatility and heavy early volume.
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Starfighters Space (FJET) has landed in the public markets with a $40 million IPO, and traders have wasted no time stress testing the stock through extreme...

Yahoo Entertainment

Taking Stock of Starfighters Space (FJET) After Its Volatile Post-IPO Surge in Investor Interest - Yahoo Finance

Holiday road-trippers are feeling some relief at the pump this year.
The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. has been below $3 a gallon for most of the month the lowest level since 2021, … [+1197 chars]

The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is at its lowest since 2021, according to AAA.

CNBC

Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips - CNBC

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Industrial metal has passed $12,000 a tonne as rally continues

Copper price hits record high on concerns over tariffs and shortages - Financial Times

NEW YORK -- Consumers stepped up their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping period. But the pace was slower than a year ago ami… [+4020 chars]

Consumers increased their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping period

ABC News

Visa: Sales are up 4.2% for first 7 weeks of the holiday shopping period but the pace lags last year - ABC News

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's… [+4533 chars]

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss - NPR

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to key debt auctions that may provide insight into market sentiment on U.S. debt and inflation.
Yields on the benchmark 10-year Tre… [+785 chars]

U.S. Treasury yields declined as investors look toward a shortened holiday trading week on top of key debt auctions.

U.S. Treasury yields decline ahead of key debt auctions - CNBC

Chinese-made drones have dominated the skies in the United States for years, with private owners, police departments, and firefighters deploying them nationwide. But a new rule by the Federal Communi… [+4928 chars]

A new rule by the Federal Communications Commission will make it impossible for US consumers to buy the next generation of foreign made drones, including DJI.

US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI - CNN

Ann Godbehere will step down as a director at next year’s annual meeting

HSBC board member who led search for chair to retire - Financial Times

Danielle KayeBusiness reporter
The high-stakes search for a new leader of the US central bank is drawing to a close.
US President Donald Trump is expected to name someone in the coming weeks to rep… [+4973 chars]

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

Next Fed chair: Who are the frontrunners for the top job? - BBC

Gold touched a record high on Tuesday, just shy of breaching the $4,500 per-ounce threshold, as a weaker dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand for the safe-haven metal, while … [+1650 chars]

Gold touched a record, ‍just shy of breaching ‍the $4,500 threshold, as ‍a weaker dollar and persistent geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand.