The most affluent consumers account for a bigger share of total US spending, reinforcing the lopsided dynamic of unbothered consumption for the wealthy and more cautious shopping for everyone else.

  • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.club
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    6 hours ago

    And this is going to suck for the American economy.

    A large part of the economy is built on providing goods and services to all members of the economy. The economy is going to suck when half of it can’t afford to spend.