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The U.S. economy in 2025 reveals a stark contrast: while stock markets reach unprecedented heights, with billionaire numbers surging, average workers experience declining job growth and affordability. This phenomenon, termed the “Technochasm,” highlights a growing socio-economic divide exacerbated by advancements in AI, with only 30% of Americans reporting that jobs are plentiful, compared to nearly 20% who say jobs are hard to secure.
Data shows consumer sentiment has plummeted over the last decade, even as the S&P 500 Index has soared since 2020, with AI-driven tech rallies. As of 2025, the perception of job availability has significantly shifted, marking a drop in confidence among the workforce, raising concerns about economic mobility and opportunity.
This growing wealth disparity is indicative of a larger issue within the economy, where innovation and wealth creation occur alongside increasing hardship for the average household, signaling challenges ahead for U.S. workers in navigating the evolving job market.
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