By mid-2026, if you’re looking at the financial pulse of the United States, one term keeps rising to the top: the K-shape economy. It might sound like technical jargon, but once you look at the world around you, it makes perfect sense. We aren’t all moving in the same direction anymore. While some households are seeing their net worth soar through investments and home quality, others are struggling just to keep up with the rising cost of eggs and electricity. In a K-shape economy, the path splits – the “upper arm” of the K represents growth for some, while the “lower leg” represents the financial decline or stagnation for many…