Economy News Americans Are Feeling Less Confident In The Economy As Gas Prices Rise

4 charts show who’s feeling good about the economy — and who isn’t

It’s no secret that Americans are frustrated by the economy: Consumer sentiment has fallen for four straight months to one of its lowest levels on record, according to a closely watched metric from ... 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

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 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

Americans are feeling worse about the economy amid government shutdown

The record-breaking government shutdown has left Americans feeling worse about the economic outlook. That’s according to the latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, which showed the ... 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

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More