Graphic: 'Biggest wealth divide in modern history' in US economy

Common Dreams published a graphic titled "Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History" showing U.S. stock markets hitting record highs while consumer sentiment plummets. The graphic shows top earners increasingly drive consumer spending and capture the bulk of market gains, widening the gap with median households. That divergence reflects rising equity values concentrated among wealthier investors even as broad measures of household confidence fall. The split matters because booming markets can mask widespread economic strain and shape policy fights over taxes, benefits, and monetary decisions.

Maya Media

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‘Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History’: Graphic Shows Shocking Reality of US Economy www.commondreams.org/news/us-k-sh...

816d ago

Sue Stone

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“Absolutely incredible,” commented Kobeissi Letter. “Over the last six years, the S&P 500 has risen +130% while US Consumer Sentiment has collapsed by -55%, to its lowest since data began in 1952. We are witnessing the formation of the biggest wealth divide in modern history.”

217d ago