US Halloween candy sales drop as prices surge 44% in five years

US government data shows candy and gum prices rose 44% over five years through September, contributing to a decline in Halloween candy sales as cost-of-living pressures squeeze household budgets. The trend signals weakening discretionary consumer spending, a potential headwind for consumer staples and broader retail growth.

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