Economy News Americans Feel Better About The Economy Should We Believe Them

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy

Data this week showed that the American economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years — and yet polling shows the mood on Main Street is grim. Read More

Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows

Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Read More

The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting. Read More

Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability

Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% ... Read More

Trump tells voters the economy is great. It didn't work for Biden.

Presidents historically misjudge public perception about the economy and ignore voter's frustration at their own peril, experts say. Read More

Voters feel Trump admin is hurting more than helping on the economy: poll

WASHINGTON — Nearly half of registered voters say President Trump’s economic policies are doing more harm than good, according to a blistering new poll that also shows an overwhelming majority blame ... Read More

Poll shows "deep economic insecurity" among young Americans

Young Americans are under profound strain, with “deep economic insecurity, eroding trust in democratic institutions, and growing social fragmentation” shaping how they see their lives and futures, a ... Read More

We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are

Most Americans agree: This economy stinks. Practically every consumer sentiment survey and political poll points to that theme. People feel like their dollars aren’t stretching as far as before, and ... Read More

Stop criticizing Trump's bad economy. You're making him sad. | Opinion

Donald Trump is swiftly losing control of his presidency, and he has it in his head that 'affordability' is a hoax and not a real word. Read More