THE MIDDLE CLASS SQUEEZE
Consumers trading down when and where possible or looking to stretch the disposable dollars they do have.
The Middle-Class Squeeze was born out of the economic backdrop in the United States and much of Europe since the 2008 financial crisis, which is looking more and more like the new normal. Lower levels of employment, increased savings rates, lack of available credit, and weak income growth have led to consumers saving where they can, seeking more value for each dollar that is actually spent.
Components of the Middle Class Squeeze
Published Research and the Middle Class Theme
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