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Why Cyber Monday Could Break Spending Records Despite Economic Uncertainty

Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, despite wider economic uncertainty.

Associated Press

Dec 1, 2025 — 4 min read

Photo of shoppers browsing for Black Friday deals on Nov. 28, 2025, by Megan Varner/AP

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2025 (AP) — After four days of deal-fueled spending sprees that kicked off on Thanksgiving, shoppers shifted their focus on Cyber Monday, which is again expected to be the biggest sales day of the year for online retailers.

Walmart was promoting up to 50% off on fashion on its website among some of the deals, while online juggernaut Amazon was hoping to ply customers with discounts of up to 55%.

It's no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people's everyday routines. And year after year, those purchases mount during the gift-giving holiday rush. Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, despite wider economic uncertainty.

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