The NY Times says people have begun Christmas shopping because of economic anxiety. Retailers are trying to boost sales early due to concerns about the economy, inflation and tariffs. A new survey by Civic Science reveals that 21% of people have already started their Christmas shopping. That's up 5% from a year ago. TheStreet says Walmart, Target, and Amazon may face a Christmas gift shortage. Shoppers are advised to start purchasing gifts early this year due to potential supply chain issues.