The Economy Seems Healthy. Were the Warnings About Tariffs Overblown?

Economists say it will take time for the effects of trade policies to show up in economic data — but acknowledge they aren’t sure how long. Read More

Is the U.S. in a "vibecession"? Here's why Americans are ... - CBS News

Economists say Americans should be more upbeat about the economy given strong job growth and lower inflation. Latest U.S. Read More

Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans also cut back on their spending last month. Prices rose 2.3% ... Read More

Inflation drives Americans' gloom about the economy - CBS News

Faced with rising inflation including record-high gas prices, Americans are the most downcast about the U.S. economy since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Gallup poll. Read More

Most Americans in new poll remain pessimistic on economy, inflation

Americans as a whole viewed the economy in a negative light this month, according to a poll from Gallup released Friday. When asked about current economic conditions, 83 percent of those surveyed ... Read More

Unemployment Is Low, Inflation Is Falling, but ... - The New York Times

Gabby Jones for The New York Times “For this tiny moment, we finally see what a labor market is supposed to do,” said William Spriggs, a Howard University professor and chief economist for the ... Read More

Why investors are upbeat and voters are gloomy about the economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that as of 2018 it is the fastest-growing sector since 2006, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8 percent, or four times more than the overall economy. Read More

3 Facts That Help Explain a Confusing Economic Moment

But in many other areas, inflation continues to recede. Grocery prices have been flat for two months, and are up just 1.2 percent over the past year. Read More

Why Are People Unhappy About a Strong Economy? - The New York Times

Yet Americans on average remain very negative on the economy. I’ve written about this puzzle many times, and today’s letter isn’t an effort to persuade people that they’re wrong. Read More