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flag U.S. consumer confidence fell in November due to weak jobs, inflation, and a government shutdown, though Best Buy raised forecasts on strong tech demand.

flag U.S. consumer confidence fell to 88.7 in November, the lowest since April, amid a government shutdown, weak job growth, and persistent inflation. flag Americans reporting "plentiful" jobs dropped to 27.6%, while those saying jobs are "hard to get" rose to 17.9%. flag Retail sales rose 0.2% in September, though spending cooled. flag Economists project third-quarter GDP near 3% but warn of slowing momentum. flag Best Buy raised its 2025 profit and sales forecasts on strong tech and mobile demand, with holiday sales expected to exceed $1 trillion.

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