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Your daily horoscope: December 11, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Give yourself permission to dream and then do whatever it takes to turn that dream into reality. Yours is one of the best birthdays of the entire year, so greet every day with a smile and the determination to be not just good but the best. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you would rather be anywhere but where you are now then get up and go some place else. With so much positive activity in your chart no one will be able to stop you leaving – in fact they will beg to come with you! TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): What happens on the work front today will set the tone for the next few weeks, so even if some of your colleagues behave in ways you do not approve of don’t make a fuss about it. You are going to need their support. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You may be eager to press ahead with a new plan or project but cosmic activity in your opposite sign warns you must make sure that friends and family members are on your side. Take time to explain to them how th...

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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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