Saad Ullah
⬤ Recent economic mapping shows the U.S. running on two completely different speeds. While some regions thrive, large parts of the country are showing clear warning signs. The divide is simple: people who own assets are doing great, while everyone else feels like we're already in a recession. Color-coded state maps tell the story clearly — red zones show recession risk, green areas signal growth, and yellow states are stuck somewhere in between.
⬤ The regional differences are striking. The Northeast and Midwest, including Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, are flashing red. Out West, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas are struggling too. Meanwhile, Southern states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana keep expanding. California, New York, and Virginia sit in the yellow zone, barely treading water.
⬤ This geographic split mirrors a deeper problem. If you own stocks or a home, your wealth has probably grown significantly. But if you're relying on wages alone, high borrowing costs and rising living expenses make everything feel harder. National economic numbers might look stable, but that doesn't match what millions of Americans experience daily. The gap between the haves and have-nots keeps widening.
⬤ These state-level differences will shape what comes next. Struggling regions mean less consumer spending, tighter local budgets, and more political pressure around affordability. Strong Southern economies are pulling people, jobs, and money their way. The American economy isn't one story anymore — it depends entirely on your zip code and what's in your portfolio.
Saad Ullah
