CBX Daily 11/03/2025

Today, Record Halloween Spending Of $13.1 Billion Signals Strong Consumer Confidence…
…but first, let’s talk about how Wall Street Is Buying The Block, And Turning Communities Into Portfolios

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Wall Street Is Buying The Block: 1-in-3 Homes In Black Areas Now Investor-Owned

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As the spookiest time of the year rolls around, a record-breaking celebratory spirit is taking hold nationwide. Americans are set to invest a staggering $13.1 billion on Halloween festivities this year, a bit of a dip from last year’s $11.6 billion, according to recent projections from the National Retail Federation (NRF). A whopping 66% of Americans plan to hand out candy, ensuring that the tradition of trick-or-treating remains alive and well.

Record Halloween Spending Of $13.1 Billion Signals Strong Consumer Confidence

As the spookiest time of the year rolls around, a record-breaking celebratory spirit is taking hold nationwide. Americans are set to invest a staggering $13.1 billion on Halloween festivities this year, a bit of a dip from last year’s $11.6 billion, according to recent projections from the National Retail Federation (NRF). A whopping 66% of Americans plan to hand out candy, ensuring that the tradition of trick-or-treating remains alive and well.

P&G’s Inclusive Supplier Spend Boosts Brand Trust, Sales Growth

Procter & Gamble (PG -1.32%) isn’t just marketing to Black and Latino consumers, it’s building with them. The world’s largest consumer goods company is deepening its cultural playbook, with inclusive campaigns and supplier equity spending that’s as authentic as it is effective.

Seniors 65+ Power Racial Equity In The American Workforce

Smart cities worldwide face a basic challenge because they don’t work well when disasters strike, despite their advanced technology. A detailed Deloitte study shows that 66% of 167 cities are investing heavily in AI and 80% will do so over the next three years, yet many can’t handle disruptions. This is where the “Omni Cities” concept, resilient, equitable and adaptable urban ecosystems with integrated AI nervous systems, is reshaping the future of our civic tech agency.

Trust Is the Real Infrastructure Behind Tomorrow’s Smart Cities

Smart cities worldwide face a basic challenge because they don’t work well when disasters strike, despite their advanced technology. A detailed Deloitte study shows that 66% of 167 cities are investing heavily in AI and 80% will do so over the next three years, yet many can’t handle disruptions. This is where the “Omni Cities” concept, resilient, equitable and adaptable urban ecosystems with integrated AI nervous systems, is reshaping the future of our civic tech agency.

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This week’s CBX Vibe: “Mother” Tyler, The Creator— a reminder that consistency still wins louder than the noise.