‘Jenga tower’ U.S. economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending

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‘Jenga tower’ U.S. economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending

japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/07/economy/us-economy-jenga-tower

The richest 10% of households are fueling nearly half of total U.S. spending, thanks to a stock market surge that has boosted wealth and propelled economic output this year.

This story appeared on japantimes.co.jp, 2025-11-07 00:28:00.