A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
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Has the economy gone C-shaped?
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Tuesday 08 September 2026, 10:30 UTC
By Paddy Hirsch
1 min read
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A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both.
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