Consumer sentiment hits three-year low
Amid government data blackouts and economic uncertainty, Marketplace examines a K-shaped economy where wealthier Americans remain resilient while lower-income households face mounting financial pressure. The episode explores the implications of frozen labor markets, looming tariff impacts
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