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Story summary
- U.S. consumers show fatigue ahead of the longest government shutdown, signaling weaker holiday demand.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% in September, below expectations as shoppers pulled back on big-ticket items.
- Despite slower overall spending, Best Buy anticipates strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
- The Conference Board reports a decline in consumer sentiment amid economy and labor-market concerns.
- The Federal Reserve is considering interest rate cuts amid mixed signals.
