The ‘one-legged stools’ holding up a fragile economy (washingtonpost.com) The ‘one-legged stools’ holding up a fragile economy By Abha Bhattarai; Alyssa Fowers 2026012710010500 On paper, the economy is booming. Low unemployment, strong consumer spending and steady corporate investments are fueling the largest expansion in years. The latest jobs report underscores the strength in the labor market, with employers adding 130,000 new jobs in January.