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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 11 MIN

The US Consumer Is Still Spending, But Not Everyone Is Thriving | TrendsTalk

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain is joined by Senior Economist and Consultant Tara Bayke to examine the health of the US consumer. Retail sales continue to grow, but a closer look reveals a widening divide between income groups as essential costs and credit card pressures affect consumers differently. What does this K-shaped economy mean for businesses over the next few years?

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