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MASTERCARD ECONOMICS INSTITUTE | WEBINAR

Winning the Holidays: 2025 Retail Holiday Economic Outlook

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Gain insights into how key economic factors — from inflation and interest rates to labor market trends — are shaping consumer confidence and holiday shopping behaviors. Mastercard’s team of economists leverages secure, aggregated, and anonymized transaction data, along with proprietary forecasting models, to reveal the trends that matter most for the retail sector.

Join our live holiday season webinar, hosted by Lead Economist Nick Bunker and SVP of Growth & Operations Emily Scott, as they:

  • Examine the macroeconomic landscape influencing holiday retail performance this year
  • Unpack consumer sentiment and spending patterns across both discretionary and non-discretionary categories
  • Share actionable forecasts and insights to help businesses optimize their strategies for the upcoming holiday season

Speakers:

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Nick Bunker Lead Economist, North America
Emily Scott
Emily Scott SVP Growth & Operations

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