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Wealth Gap Between Americans May Be Narrowing, Economists Debate Causes
New data suggests the spending gap between wealthy and lower-income Americans may be narrowing, though economists remain divided on the reasons behind this shift. While higher-income consumers continue to dominate spending, concerns about inflation and reliance on credit are prevalent.
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