In five years, Americans' wages have increased by 20%, but the prices of food, housing, and everyday services have risen by 28%, 27%, and 25% respectively.

Income hasn't grown fast enough, and the cost of living keeps getting higher. "Dining out" has reached a historic high, and "rent" has surged nearly 50% in ten years—this is the most intense wave since the 1990s.

The U.S. economy is already facing major problems. If interest rates aren't cut soon to stimulate the economy, big trouble is on the horizon.

Right now, there are events happening all over the U.S.—these are real-life examples.

The lower class is in despair, the middle class is disappointed, and the only winners are the wealthiest people.