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Donald Trump Worse on Economy Than Joe Biden—Fox News Poll

President Donald Trump ’s standing on the economy has taken a hit, according to a new Fox News poll that finds voters now rate him less favorably on the issue than President Joe Biden. According to ... Read More

Voters express economic worries over inflation as costs rise, Fox News poll finds

A Fox News poll shows 76% of voters view the economy negatively, with 61% disapproving of President Donald Trump's economic handling amid rising costs. Read More

Trump battered by series of bad polls on the economy as positive messaging fails to stick

President Trump has hit record lows for his presidency in a series of polls showing his messaging of a positive economy just isn’t working with the reality of everyday Americans. University of ... Read More

Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More

Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows

Study reveals only 21% of middle-income Americans expect better finances next year, down from 33% in 2020, as inflation creates widespread pessimism. Read More

Happiness Among Americans Hits All-Time Low, New Poll Reveals

Americans are struggling to feel satisfied, and new polling suggests money habits are playing an even bigger role in shaping that unhappiness. In an exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch conducted in ... Read More

Poll: 60% of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy — a new high

President Trump aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on Wednesday. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) On the campaign trail last year, then candidate Donald Trump repeatedly vowed to “bring prices ... Read More

Feeling crunched? Americans' confidence in the economy near record low

The announcement shows consumer sentiment hovering near historic lows, reflecting Americans' ongoing concerns about affordability. Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive ... Read More