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Will consumer Christmas spending be slashed due to cost of living pressures?

Man dressed as Santa Claus standing in supermarket, rear view

Man dressed as Santa Claus standing in supermarket, rear view. Source: Getty / Bec Parsons/Getty Images

Cost of living pressures and financial stress could mean families that celebrate Christmas this year will spend less on presents compared to previous years. While festive business traders are hoping that holiday spending is one budget that won't be slashed.


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By Marcus Megalokomos

Presented by Rehan Alavi

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Cost of living pressures and financial stress could mean families that celebrate Christmas this year will spend less on presents compared to previous years. While festive business traders are hoping that holiday spending is one budget that won't be slashed.



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