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Middle- and lower-income Americans are feeling more financial strain, forcing them to cut back on spending, go into debt or fall behind on car and credit-card payments.

Moreover, with paychecks on hold during the shutdown, those workers faced added financial strain and have cut back further on dining out.

Heineken last month said its global beer sales would fall next year as drinkers cut back because of pressure on their household budgets.

The National Retail Federation notes that holiday shoppers will be looking for deals, and may cut back day-to-day spending to be able to afford gifts.

Airlines began cutting back flights last week, after the FAA ordered air traffic to be reduced by 4% at 40 major airports.