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Richest Americans drive most new U.S. car purchases as stock gains lift demand

MarketWatch says the rise in spending is tied to an AI-fueled stock rally that has improved wealth for top earners, shifting auto sales toward higher-income buyers.

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The AI-fueled bull market in U.S. stocks has helped fuel a shift in auto demand, with higher-income Americans buying most of the new cars sold in the United States, according to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch reports that the richest 20% are doing the majority of the buying, reflecting how gains in financial markets can translate into stronger discretionary spending for affluent households.

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MarketWatchThe richest 20% are buying most of the new cars sold in the U.S.
MarketWatchThe richest 20% are buying most of the new cars sold in the U.S.

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