Economy News Wealthy Americans Are Anxious About The Economy, Too

It’s not just affordability, Americans anxious over jobs too

Voter frustration over affordability fueled Democratic wins in last week’s state and local elections, and on top of that, Americans are becoming uneasy about the job market too. Some 55% of employed ... Read More

Americans’ economic anxiety grows as job security concerns join affordability worries

Voter frustration over affordability fueled Democratic wins in recent elections. Now job insecurity is deepening Americans’ economic anxiety heading into the 2026 midterms. President Trump’s ... Read More

Jill On Money: Is the economy A-OK?

The U.S. economy is growing, and the stock market is up, so why are so many Americans feeling left behind? “The economy looks better on paper, than in reality for many,” says Diane Swonk Chief ... Read More

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Hurting Everyone But the Rich

Talk of the K-shaped economy is brewing once again. The moniker first gained traction in 2020 to describe the divergence between how rich and poor Americans were experiencing the pandemic recovery. Read More

K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the ... 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

Why has America’s economy gone K-shaped?

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. That old saying has taken on a new label in 2025. America’s economy is increasingly “K-shaped.” The term is used to describe when “wealthy consumers do ... Read More

You're living in a "K-shaped" economy. Here's how that affects you.

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ... Read More

Americans are More Anxious than Last Year About the Upcoming Holidays; Health Care and the Economy Also Major Concerns for Many

Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we head toward the year’s end, Americans are more anxious about the holidays than last year, according to the latest APA Healthy Minds Poll. Read More