Black Friday Bargain Bonanza For Shoppers, But Retailers Face Consumer Slowdown

It’s Black Friday! Expect frantic buying of the best bargains at retailers across all towns and cities. But this post-Thanksgiving shopping spree will be watched closely by investors for signs that consumers are beginning to tighten their belts.

If, as many economic analysts suggest, a downturn in growth has already started, then a slowdown in consumer activity must surely follow.