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Americans Warned As New Type of Economy Spells Trouble

Experts warn that the growing “K-shaped” divide in the U.S. economy could soon transform into a national crisis. Read More

The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)

The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control) The American Dream may be taking its last breaths, ... Read More

‘Jenga tower’ economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending

This dichotomy between the haves and have-nots isn’t new, but the economic strain is now bleeding from the lowest earners to the middle class, creating an even starker divide that some economists say ... Read More

Top analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite

Mid- to lower-income households are struggling with an "affordability crisis," notes Lisa Shalett of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Credit stress is "flashing yellow." ... Read More

Fed’s Williams warns strain on lower-income Americans could undercut growth

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams cautioned that financial stress among lower- and middle-income households could erode the U.S. economy’s strength, even as affluent Americans ... Read More

More than half of low and middle-income Americans now own stocks. Here's why.

New research shows that millions of Americans with modest incomes bought their first stocks over the past five years. We unpack the trend. Read More

National Survey: Middle-Income Families Adapting to ‘New Normal’ of Higher Costs

Fifth anniversary of poll reveals reduced savings, lingering debt and lower financial confidence Middle-income Americans’ financial outlook has weakened under the weight of higher costs, according to ... Read More

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is 'falling apart'?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, 'there's something in the water right now that doesn't feel right' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More

Top economist on the economy’s dirty truth: The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’

Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne. The veteran economist says ... Read More