The middle class is at the center of a shape-changing U.S. economy. Here's what you need to know. What's the shape of the U.S. economy right now? It's an "E," apparently. Forget the K-shaped economy.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The “K-shaped economy” describes how wealthy Americans enjoy rising incomes and wealth while lower-income ...

Forget the K-shaped economy. The growing gap between the upper, middle and lower classes suggests we’re in what’s being called an E-shaped economy — which could spell trouble ahead. Since 2020, many ...