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I listen to mainstream financial podcasts, and while some lingo is just silly but par for the course (e.g. calling a market "frothy"), other terms are perfect reminders that human welfare comes second.
The term "excess savings" is particularly reprehensible. It refers to the remainder of a boost US citizens received during lockdown. The financial sector *could* say "extra", but the emphasis is on this money being a problem. Lifting people even briefly out of poverty is bad for the economy. π
That sort of language always sets me off - calling humans "resources", accident or overdraft "forgiveness", the virtue of "productivity".
We've mostly become numb to such dehumanizing language, but it does carry a specific message and tone.
(Also, good morning to everyone who woke ready for a fight and/or first cuppa! βοΈ For the second group, we'll see you on the fields of strife later in the day, I'm sure. π)