Why the U.S. Might Be Experiencing a ‘K-Shaped’ Economy | PBS News Hour

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs, and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year, and other data suggests the economy is chugging at a steady clip. But for the majority of Americans, this economy is landing very differently right now, and it’s hardly good times. News Hour economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.