Surprise: Americans are starting to feel better about the economy and inflation

Consumers have been gloomy of late, but a closely watched survey shows they felt better about their personal situations and the economy in December. Read More

Most Americans think the economy should be in fairly good shape this time next year

On Friday, the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer survey showed sentiment was waning about the current economic state ... the next year increased slightly to 12.7%, they also ... Read More

Biden's 2024 dilemma: US economy looks solid, but voters still not feeling it

President Joe Biden goes into next year's election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it.Pollsters and economists say there ... Read More

Walmart CEO says food deflation may come soon

Deflation would be welcome news for shoppers because it means lower prices. But it could be dangerous for the economy. Falling prices can indicate weak demand, and consumer spending is a big ... Read More

Americans’ Glasses Slightly Less Rosy on Economy

(CN) – Though the public’s perception of the economy has gradually tilted increasingly ... a view largely opposite of the general public in the CNN poll, although consumers’ views about the future are ... Read More

Why consumers are the economy’s best friends

By the numbers: Retail sales fell 0.1% last month, but that came after blockbuster reports that were even better ... The U.S. consumer has been a bright spot for the economy — consistently ... Read More

This Is Why Consumers Are So Unhappy About The Economy

While better ... gone, consumers need higher real wages to feel that they are prospering. Until then, they surely will keep telling pollsters that they are not happy with the economy. Read More

The Economy Has Much to Be Thankful for This Week

And while polls show they are generally sour about the state of the economy – especially inflation ... are reasons for celebration of economic news as the year winds down. Inflation is receding ... Read More

Most Americans think the economy should be in fairly good shape this time next year

Minneapolis (CNN) — New survey data released ... the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer survey showed sentiment was waning about the current economic state and that inflation ... Read More