In Miami, a tale of two economiesExperts say the city is experiencing an “Aspen-ization”: The creation of a split economy that magnifies the challenges faced by the lower tier.Natasha Armas at her bartending job at Bryson’s Irish Pub in Miami, on Friday, July 31, 2026. Martina Tuaty for NBC NewsAug. 8, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTMIAMI — The U.S. economy can increasingly feel like it is operating at two speeds: one for the rich, and one for the rest. For Miami residents like Natasha Armas, the disconnect is an everyday experience.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.