Worried About a K-Shaped Economy? Buy This Top Dividend ETF for 2026.

Last month, Barron’s pointed out that the U.S. economy is “K-shaped.” In other words, wealthier Americans, powered by the stock market’s strength, are in good shape financially, while poorer consumers who don’t own equities are struggling because the labor market is weak and inflation remains elevated, partly due to tariffs. Since consumer spending accounts for about 70% of U.S. GDP, lower outlays by the working class and the middle class could cause economic growth to decelerate sharply in 2026. Additio ...