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From $1.93B to $11.8B: What 12 years of Black Friday spending reveals about the US economy

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Source: Baraboo News Republic

Plus500 reports that Black Friday spending surged from $1.93B in 2013 to $11.8B in 2025, revealing economic disparities as the top 10% drive growth amidst financial strain.

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