Economy News Gloomy About The Economy And Inflation, Americans Remain Upbeat About Jobs The New York Times

A Mixed Bag of Economic Reports Shows Americans Struggling With High Prices, Weak Labor Market

The most up-to-date report came from the Conference Board, with the consumer confidence index for November dropping sharply on concerns over high prices, tariffs and a weakening job market. Read More

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Consumer confidence falls sharply as Americans worry about the economy

Consumer confidence plunged in November to lowest level since April as Americans cite inflation, tariffs, and uncertainty as weighing on sentiment, according to The Conference Board. Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

High prices are a source of big frustration for Americans. The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they're still frustrated by persistent ... Read More

Americans keep spending despite gloomy economy

Despite a pervasive sense of economic pessimism, Americans continue to spend robustly on goods and services. Recent retail trends reveal sustained consumer activity, even as negative sentiment looms ... Read More

Americans Grow More Worried About Economy As Confidence Drops To New Low, Forbes Says

Economic Confidence Declines In September S. economy fell more than expected in September, according to new data from the Conference Board. The drop signals growing unease over jobs, prices, and ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Americans Warned As New Type of Economy Spells Trouble

Experts warn that the growing “K-shaped” divide in the U.S. economy could soon transform into a national crisis. Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More