This excerpt from the Washington Post article, "Bankruptcies Soar as Companies Grapple With Inflation, Tariffs," is yet another example of the intensifying multifaceted divergence in the US economy: "At least 717 companies filed for bankruptcy through November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That's roughly 14 percent more than the same 11 months of 2024, and the highest tally since 2010." #economy @washingtonpost