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08 Jul 2026, 11:45 UTC · 1h ago

Equifax Market Pulse Index Report Highlights Growing Pressure on the U.S. Middle Class

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Equifax Market Pulse Index Report Highlights Growing Pressure on the U.S. Middle Class

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The Equifax Market Pulse Index declined for the second consecutive quarter to 60.9, with drops observed across all generational segments. — Broad-based declines in consumer financial health across all age groups signal weakening aggregate demand and higher systemic credit risk.
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U.S. consumers are migrating toward economic extremes, with the 'Strivers' (bottom 20%) group expanding while the 'Thrivers' (top 10%) group shrunk slightly. — An expanding low-income bracket and a contracting high-income bracket suggest eroding middle-class purchasing power, which typically supports mass-market retail and services.
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A significant portion of individuals exiting the middle class are moving into the 'Strivers' category, driven largely by holding fewer than $100,000 in assets. — This confirms the 'K-shaped' recovery trend where inflation and debt are disproportionately harming the financially vulnerable, increasing the likelihood of defaults.
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