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Main Street Has Been in Recession Since Early 2024 Data Shows
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"The bottom part of the K, the majority of people in the country, Main Street's been in a recession since late '24 or early '24."
The hosts presented chart evidence indicating that the majority of Americans have been experiencing recession conditions since early 2024, even as tech-heavy indices hit record highs. They noted regional banks, retail stocks and consumer-facing businesses are 'crushed' while only mega-cap tech stocks drive market gains, revealing a severe K-shaped economy where wealth concentration accelerates.
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