Bank of America
June 18, 2026
Morning Market Tidbits
Daily UpdateMacro Economic IndicatorsIndustrialsConsumer Discretionary
Bank of America observes a potential narrowing of the 'K-shaped' consumption gap in early June data, likely supported by improved job growth in lower-income sectors. Concurrently, US 2Q GDP tracking has been revised upward to 2.8%.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The gap in card spending between high- and low-income households is narrowing.
- 2.Broadening job growth in blue-collar sectors may be driving the K-shaped recovery narrowing.
- 3.2Q GDP tracking estimate for the US has been upgraded to 2.8%.
Table of Contents
- Key takeaways
- What Matters Today
- A potential narrowing in the K
- likely due to recent broadening in job growth
- US GDP Tracking
- Today's economic calendar
- Disclosures
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Authors
Shruti MishraAditya BhaveStephen Juneau
Themes
K-Shaped RecoveryUS Macroeconomic Strength
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
