Weekly Insights Dec 5, 2015

Executive Summary

• Black Friday is no longer a one-day affair and Thanksgiving holiday  spending is clearly moving online, with mobile playing a major role
• Gasoline prices have fallen below $2.00 gallon in some parts of the US
• Housing prices were flat in October, and housing starts rose
• Third-quarter earnings continue to trickle in, with most retailers reporting YoY revenues declines