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Your daily horoscope: September 18, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A birthday link between your ruling planet Mercury and Neptune means you must streamline the material side of your life over the coming year. A number of everyday matters have got far too complicated of late, so make simplicity your No. 1 aim. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If someone is kind enough to tell you how or where you have done something wrong you should be kind enough to thank them for it, and take their advice. You cannot possibly know everything, so accept what they say with good grace. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may be dreaming of faraway places but the planets warn you won’t be able to make your escape until you have taken care of various chores and duties both at home and at work. And even if you do get away your conscience will nag at you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Your ruling planet Mercury moves into the most dynamic area of your chart today, so don’t hold back, give whatever creative project you are working on your very best effor...

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Shoppers Kept Spending This Holiday Season

 

  • Holiday Spending: U.S. retail sales increased by 3.1% from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, with a notable rise in last-minute shopping before Christmas.
  • Sales Breakdown: Online sales grew by 6.3%, while in-store sales saw a 2.2% increase. However, electronics and jewelry sales declined.
  • Economic Impact: Strong consumer spending, particularly on travel and dining, supported the U.S. economy in 2023 despite high interest rates.
  • Retailer Outlook: Retailers reported mixed results for the holiday season, with some experiencing steady sales and others noting a pullback in consumer spending.

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