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The 2026 economy, brought to you by the letter 'K'

If you’ve been hearing the letter “K” invoked more frequently in discussions about the economy, it’s not coincidental. With inflation still bubbling and the job market stagnant, the 11th letter of the ...
NPR

It's the year's biggest economic buzzword, but what exactly is a 'K-shaped' economy?

There's a divide in how Americans are doing financially. NPR's Stephan Bisaha explains a tool economists are using to explain it - the letter K. STEPHAN BISAHA, BYLINE: You might think of economists ...
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What is a K-shaped economy?

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 ...