An interesting phenomenon worth pondering—countries may appear to be strong, but the wallets of ordinary people haven't kept up. The reverse also holds true: a nation can be wealthy while its people remain poor, or a country can be strong while its citizens are weak.

Taking the United States as an example today, the situation is indeed complex. The federal government debt has already reached a historic high, which is an undeniable fact. But at the same time, you also see:

The stock market repeatedly hitting record highs. Several foreign wars essentially over. Inflation accelerating its decline, faster than many expected. GDP growth still holding up well. Border controls tightening. The national murder rate has dropped by nearly 20%. Housing prices are falling, and oil prices are also dropping.

From this perspective, the macroeconomic situation is indeed good. But what do these numbers mean for ordinary folks? Housing prices have fallen, but many still can't afford to buy. Lower oil prices don't necessarily mean cheaper gas. The stock market has risen, but most people haven't benefited much.

So the question arises—if national prosperity could truly reach everyone's pockets and give people more disposable income, wouldn't that be more meaningful? Perhaps this is why, despite impressive economic indicators, the sense of gain among ordinary people remains limited at times.