consumer behavior, economic data, spending patterns, financial trends, K-shaped economy
February 11, 2026
K-shaped economy: What new data is revealing about the consumer
Retail sales in December were flat, a quiet backdrop to a more telling story about how households are spending. A recent survey by a leading consulting firm shows that while the holiday season overall spurred a 6.4% increase in consumer spending, the gains were not shared evenly across income groups. The data reveals a classic […]