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https://www.metlife.com/retirement-and-income-solutions/insights/defined-contribution-plans/stable-value/the-k-shaped-economy-weighs-on-the-us-consumer/
The K-Shaped economy weighs on the U.S. Consumer | MetLife
A look at 2026 U.S. growth, inflation trends, and the growing divide in consumer spending.
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/jcpenney-ceo-says-company-focused-american-working-families-economy-weighs-consumers-wallets.amp
JCPenney CEO says company focused on American working families as economy weighs on consumers'...
Sep 10, 2023 - JCPenney is reinvesting one billion into upgrading its fleet of 670 stores and its online business. The move to boost business comes just a few years after...
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https://investments.metlife.com/insights/macro-strategy/the-k-shaped-economy-weighs-on-the-us-consumer/
The K-Shaped economy weighs on the U.S. Consumer
Feb 23, 2026 - The K-Shaped economy weighs on the U.S. Consumer
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https://kpmg.com/uk/en/media/press-releases/2025/12/uk-economy-set-to-cool.html
UK economy set to cool in 2026 as weak consumer sentiment weighs on spending
Dec 1, 2025 - KPMG UK forecasts GDP growth to slow to 1.0% in 2026 as weak consumer confidence, fiscal drag, and a cooling labour market weigh on spending. Inflation set to...
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https://wtop.com/virginia/2026/03/northern-virginias-slowdown-weighs-on-state-economy-amid-federal-workforce-shifts/
Northern Virginia’s slowdown weighs on state economy, amid federal workforce shifts - WTOP News
Mar 3, 2026 - Virginia’s economy faces another slowdown and the loss of more jobs, researchers said, and Northern Virginia could once again play an outsized role in the...
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