Consumer firms brace for tough Christmas as costs rise, absorb margins

Consumer goods companies, reliant on holiday sales, are absorbing higher input costs rather than passing them to customers, signaling margin compression and cautious consumer demand. The move suggests firms expect a price-sensitive holiday season, potentially weighing on Q4 earnings and consumer discretionary stocks.

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