WSJ
09 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC · 7h ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The modest 2% rise in median net worth over three years indicates a stagnating consumer base. This likely acts as a headwind for mid-market retailers' EPS growth into 2026.
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A Federal Reserve study found overall median net worth rose 2% between 2022 and 2025.
Priced inmulti-year trend (2022-2025)
So whatThe modest 2% growth over three years suggests a stagnating consumer base that may limit EPS growth for mid-market retailers into 2026.
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