美国圣诞暴露致命裂痕，消费数据暴涨，底层濒临绝境

Group 1 - The holiday retail sales in the U.S. are projected to grow by 3.7%-4.2% during November-December 2025, with online sales on Black Friday increasing by 10.4% [1][3] - High-income households are driving holiday spending due to stock appreciation and real estate gains, while middle and low-income families are tightening their budgets [3][6] - The average price of popular holiday gifts has risen by 26%, significantly outpacing the overall inflation rate of 2.7% in July, leading to 40% of consumers buying fewer gifts [6][8] Group 2 - The poverty rate in New York City has surged to 25%, more than double the national supplemental poverty rate of 12%, highlighting the economic divide [8][10] - Tax and welfare policies under the Trump administration have disproportionately benefited the wealthy, with the top 1% receiving $975 billion in tax cuts [10][12] - The U.S. economy has shifted towards financial and entertainment sectors, leaving ordinary workers in low-paying jobs, exacerbating income inequality [12][14] Group 3 - Market concentration has increased, with 75% of industries becoming more concentrated since the 1990s, negatively impacting small businesses [14][16] - The disparity in holiday experiences reflects a K-shaped economic recovery, where the wealthy enjoy luxury while lower-income individuals struggle for basic needs [16]