Consumer Spending: What to Expect This Holiday Season A boring holiday season would be a good holiday season, says Matthew Boss of J.P. Morgan. Here are the key factors that will influence this year's holiday retail sales. Related Articles For Members Only IPOs Are Working Again, Even If the Market Says Otherwise Stephen Taub Private Markets’ New Tension: When Retail and Institutional Investors Collide Julie Segal Unlocking Data Center Opportunities Through Partnership Sponsored by Principal