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The end of the K-shaped economy — or not

Aug 10, 2026 · 6m

Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the K-shaped economy has shifted to a C-shape, but economists debate this characterization amid persistent wage and spending gaps. The White House is retrying to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud after the Supreme Court blocked a previous attempt. Meanwhile, the USPS reports a $2.5 billion quarterly loss and seeks stamp price hikes. Finally, hospitals are using career academies and support programs like car loans to improve retention for direct care staff.

Topics discussed

Odoo ad and show intro Is the K-shaped economy over? USPS reports $2.5B loss and seeks stamp price hike Odoo and Vantage Score ads White House attempts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Hospitals use career academies to retain staff
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