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03 Jun 2026, 19:53 UTC · 2h ago

‘Squeezing more life out of every dollar': How inflation is forcing a new reality on American families and amplifying the economy's ‘K shape'

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U.S. inflation surged across the economy during late April and May. — Higher inflation typically triggers more aggressive central bank tightening and reduces corporate margins.
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Americans are experiencing a phase of reduced spending power. — Reduced purchasing power leads to lower consumer spending, which drags on GDP growth and retail earnings.
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