October 28, 2026 · 00:11:36

Wendy’s Takeover Offer, UPS’s Holiday Bet, and Halloween’s $13.5 Billion Business

Wendy’s could have a new owner, UPS is gearing up for a trillion-dollar holiday shopping season, and Halloween has become a $13.5 billion business. We look at the economics behind a potential fast-food takeover, what UPS’s outlook says about consumer spending, and how Spirit Halloween turned a few weeks of demand into a national retail operation. Plus, the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but two officials wanted to raise them. What does that disagreement tell us about the fight against inflation? 🎙️ I’m Derek Drew, and this is Drewscast. What’s happening. Why it matters. What everyone else is missing. Listen, subscribe, and share Drewscast with someone who likes understanding the story behind the numbers