The U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcated, with the top 20% of households driving most consumer spending while the middle class faces collapsing margins. This disparity is evident in labor's declining share of economic output and concentrated wealth gains, leading to a situation where a single Federal Reserve interest rate impacts households very differently. For those with assets, higher rates mean better returns, while for those with negative margins, they represent increased costs, particularly as installment financing is now used for essentials like rent and groceries. AI
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