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Moody’s Analytics

Feb 11, 2026

US consumer spending gap widens between income groups

U.S. consumer spending gap widens as affluent households boost travel and luxury purchases while lower-income shoppers cut spending amid inflation pressure.

Jan 27, 2026

Three fragile pillars holding up the US economy

Economists warn the U.S. economy relies on narrow pillars including health care jobs, wealthy consumer spending and AI investment growth.