The K-shaped economy is a jarring reality right now. On the "upward" arm, you have households with significant exposure to assets like stocks and real estate—which have reached record highs—alongside industries like AI and tech that are booming. On the "downward" arm, you have those feeling the squeeze of high interest rates, stagnant wages relative to costs, and the "disappearance" of affordable housing. In an environment where the "market" and the "economy" are moving in different directio...