U.S. workers took home their smallest share of capital since at least 1947
Summary
Fortune reports that U.S. workers captured 52.8% of GDP in Q2 2026, the lowest since records began in 1947, while corporate profits hit a record and GDP grew. The article analyzes automation's role in labor displacement, potential jobless growth, and immigration policy's impact on the workforce, citing Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and economists from Texas A&M and NFAP. It also discusses policy options like retraining and skills investments to counter labor shortages.