Record Household Income Masks America’s Uneven Consumer Recovery
America’s real median household income reached a record, but lower tail stagnation reveals a more divided consumer economy.
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U.S. household spending, confidence and consumer trends.
US Corporate Profits Surge $400.9 Billion: Why Flat Real Spending Makes the Margin Boom Fragile
US corporate profits surged $400.9 billion, but flat real spending and sticky inflation make the margin boom more fragile than the headline suggests.
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Home Depot Earnings Reveal a Repair Economy Trapped by High Mortgage Rates
Home Depot’s second-quarter earnings show a repair economy where small projects remain resilient but high mortgage rates suppress moves and major renovations. The key…
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