The Inflation Divide: A Ticking Time Bomb for American Consumers As America's largest retailers prepare to report their quarterly earnings, a pressing concern emerges beyond just rising prices: the stark reality that only some households can afford to spend while others cut back on necessities.
The widening gap between wealthier and lower income families threatens to upend the economy.
The impending earnings reports from Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Target will offer a telling snapshot of consumer resilience.