Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway

Consumer sentiment is low and the job market is shaky. Shoppers are still spending during the holidays.

# Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy. Here's why they're spending anyway Consumer sentiment is low and the job market is shaky. Shoppers are still spending during the holidays. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/consumer-sentiment-retail-sales-holiday-walmart-tjx.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*