US Economy's K-shaped divide narrows as lower-income households catch up

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-11 16:01

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Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtenay Brown · 2026-08-11 16:01

U.S. economy's K-shaped gap narrows

For years, America's economy has been defined by a "K-shaped" gap: The rich kept spending at a rapid pace, while everyone else struggled to keep up. <ul><li>That divide is suddenly narrowing.</li></ul>Why it matters: Economists warned that consumer spen…