As 2026 gets underway, the US economy is at an unusual stage. On the surface, growth looks solid, with GDP increasing at a 4.3% annual rate in late 2025, marking the fastest expansion in two years. Consumer spending has been a key driver. Yet, beneath these figures lies a critical question: Is this growth benefiting…
The global economy in late 2025 looks more like the letter K than ever before. One part is climbing with big tech, AI, and wealthy investors pulling ahead. Another part is sliding; many ordinary workers and small businesses are still struggling. This isn’t just a post-pandemic effect anymore. Rising inflation. Uneven job growth. Credit under…
We are experiencing what economists call a K‑Shaped Economy, a situation where some people and industries surge ahead while others fall behind. In this kind of economic scenario, the upper arm of the “K” rises as high‑earning households, tech firms and asset owners prosper. The lower arm trails downward as middle‑ and lower‑income groups struggle,…