The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.

In 2025, one of the biggest business buzzwords has been the idea of a "K-shaped" economy, in which there is a growing disparity between the rich and the poor. Let's take a cue from "Sesame Street" now ...

To borrow a phrase made famous by Sesame Street, today’s economy is brought to you by the letter K and the number 175,000. Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic conditions is a ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The stock market keeps breaking records, but angst about the economy keeps befuddling ...

The ongoing boom in tech spending, fueled by AI infrastructure investments, is the key driver right now for U.S. economic growth. AI-related capital expenditures are accelerating, supporting robust ...

K-shaped economy: Wall Street is increasingly sounding alarms over what economists are calling a K-shaped economy in the US, where higher-income households continue to drive spending while ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The “K-shaped economy” describes how wealthy Americans enjoy rising incomes and wealth while lower-income ...

SALT LAKE CITY — To borrow a phrase made famous by Sesame Street, today's economy is brought to you by the letter K and the number 175,000. Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic ...