US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-corporate-profits-surge-to-record-as-worker-payouts-wiltContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US corporate profits hit record high as worker payouts laghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-corporate-profits-surge-to-record-as-worker-payouts-wilthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-corporate-profits-surge-to-record-as-worker-payouts-wilt#u52425Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:05:18 +0000US corporate profits have surged to a record high, driven by tariff refunds and price hikes, while worker payouts have not kept pace. This trend has contributed to a significant gap between corporate profits and worker income, sparking concerns about income inequality. The record profits have been fueled by various factors, including a strong economy and tax benefits.Why it mattersThe US economy has been experiencing a prolonged period of growth, with corporate profits reaching unprecedented levels. However, this growth has not been evenly distributed, with workers' share of income shrink