ToplineAs Americans have raised concerns about rising prices, a possible recession, a cooling labor market and an ongoing government shutdown in recent months, economists have warned the U.S. economy may be “K-shaped,” with spending trends becoming divided among low- and high-income consumers. High-income Americans are driving consumer spending in the U.S., analysts say. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.Key FactsA “K-shaped” economy marks a period in which sectors take on different p ...