Online holiday shoppers are staying away from Internet buying due to election concerns and the unpredictable economy, analysts said.
People are more cautious.
The economy is up in the air because there is no president, the stock market is up and down. There is a degree of uncertainty. It's not rational. Would-be consumers are watching the election results instead of shopping, turning to the Web as a news source rather than a purchasing counter, said Bauer. And with the stock market doing its ups and downs, consumers do not feel secure enough to make purchases.