Holiday spending expected to top $1 trillion

(CNN)– Despite the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, holiday spending is expected to rise this year.

The National Retail Federation forecast predicts holiday sales will reach a trillion dollars.

Last year the total reached $976 billion.

Despite a projected rise in spending, experts say shoppers are more price sensitive and will be searching for deals.

The government shutdown could also make holiday spending uneven across different income brackets.