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Economic factors that influence U.S. consumer holiday spending 2015

Which of the following economic factors, if any, could change your holiday spending plans?

The data displays the change in holiday spending behavior among U.S. consumers with respect to economic factors in 2015. Around 72% of respondents have claimed that they would change their holiday spending plans if there is a negative change in their personal financial situation.

If there is a negative change in my personal financial situation (job loss, unexpected expense, etc.)	72
If gas prices rise	29
If there is generally bad economic news in the United States	22
If the stock market has more large downturns	14
If there is generally bad economic news internationally	11

Economic factors that influence U.S. consumer holiday spending 2015

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