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The U.S. Economy's Efforts to Prevent a Recession

Wall Street investors remain braced for a recession. But a turndown hasn't yet materialized, due to strong demand from U.S. consumers. Spending makes up roughly 68% of the U.S. economy. It's remained strong amid high inflation as high-income Americans draw down generous savings accrued in the pandemic. Lower-income Americans who may have exhausted their pandemic savings are increasingly turning to credit cards to finance daily life. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:15 — Budgets 04:24 — Credit 06:13 — Split economy Produced by: Carlos Waters Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Graphics: Christina Locopo » Subscribe to CNBC:  » Subscribe to CNBC TV:  About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news:  Follow CNBC on LinkedIn:  Fol