Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that despite some low-income consumers facing financial distress, the U.S. economy is strong with good domestic demand and households in good financial shape.
Key Points
Low-income consumers exhausting savings built during the pandemic
Households facing some distress but overall in good financial shape
Strong domestic demand supporting the economy
Pros
Strong U.S. economy with very strong domestic demand
Households generally in good financial shape
Cons
Some low-income consumers experiencing financial distress