The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

The US is once again teetering into an economy where high earners keep things afloat, and lower earners see cooling prospects.
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Here's why everyone's talking about a 'K-shaped' economy

WASHINGTON(AP) — From corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating. So what does it mean? Simply put, the ...
The New York Times

When Did Everything Become ‘K-Shaped’?

What started as a term to describe the pandemic recovery has become a catchall in these anxious economic times. By Lora Kelley Holiday spending this year is expected to surpass $1 trillion for the ...
NPR

What is a K-shaped economy?

In 2025, one of the biggest business buzzwords has been the idea of a "K-shaped" economy, in which there is a growing disparity between the rich and the poor. Let's take a cue from "Sesame Street" now ...
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What a 'K-shaped' economy means for America's income divide

The K-shaped economy has made a return as there is a divide in consumer spending between Americans in different tax brackets. NBC News' Christine Romans has more on what the K-shaped economy is and ...