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July 11, 2025

What uncertainty means for back-to-school shopping

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Back-to-school shopping already? We’re only about halfway through July, but for retailers — and some very organized parents — the back-to-school shopping season is already underway. Thing is, the sales forecast isn't looking so good. We'll hear more. A new survey from Deloitte says school shopping spending is expected to dip this year, when adjusting for inflation. Plus, President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs against Canada, and banks grow more cautious about making new loans.

Aired July 11, 2025

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