Money with Murphy – Higher Gas Prices on the K-Shaped Economy

Money with Murphy – Higher Gas Prices on the K-Shaped Economy

Rising oil prices that stem from the Iran conflict are putting pressure on households, but not everyone is feeling it in the same way. In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara explains how today’s energy shock is amplifying the so-called “K-Shaped Economy” and the divergent economic realities it creates for different people. 
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