<div id="readability-page-1">People are talking about America’s “K-shaped economy,” so named because charts show different sectors’ fortunes diverging like the two arms of that letter. Recently, for example, data services firm ADP reported 32,000 lost U.S. jobs in November — a sharp reversal from October’s 47,000 gain, but not unexpected. But within that data, smaller firms employing from 1 to 49 workers laid off 120,000 ...</div>

<p>The U.S. is experiencing a 'K-shaped economy,' where different sectors show divergent economic outcomes. ADP reported a loss of 32,000 jobs in November, reversing October's gains. Small firms, particularly those with 1 to 49 employees, laid off 120,000 workers, highlighting the uneven economic impact across sectors.</p>

Commentary: America chugs along in a ‘K-shaped’ economy