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Just how K-shaped is the U.S. economy? The top 10% spend nearly as much, excluding essentials, as bottom 70% combined
The U.S. economy shows a significant disparity where the top 10% spend nearly as much on non-essential items as the bottom 70% combined, according to Bank of America's economists. The analysis highlights a widening wealth gap in household spending patterns.
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