K-Shaped Economy Continues to Define 2026's Economic Landscape
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In 2025 and into 2026, the US economy exhibits a K-shaped recovery, with wealthier households benefiting from stock market gains and lower unemployment, while lower and middle-income households face rising living costs, mounting debt, and financial hardship, leading to a divided economic landscape.
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