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Oregon Faces Holiday Spending Drop Amid Inflation Woes

11/10/2025

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Oregon's consumer spending is declining as the post-pandemic free-spending era ends.
In 2021, spending grew over 13% due to federal stimulus.
Inflation has reduced purchasing power, with inflation at 2.9% in 2024.
Circana, a retail analytics firm, reports shoppers plan to spend only 3.2% more.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) forecasts a 5% drop in holiday spending, the first since 2020, as tariffs and rising prices on essentials push consumers to prioritize value.

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Story summary

Oregon's consumer spending is declining as the post-pandemic free-spending era ends.
In 2021, spending grew over 13% due to federal stimulus.
Inflation has reduced purchasing power, with inflation at 2.9% in 2024.
Circana, a retail analytics firm, reports shoppers plan to spend only 3.2% more.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) forecasts a 5% drop in holiday spending, the first since 2020, as tariffs and rising prices on essentials push consumers to prioritize value.