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

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

10 charts that show where the economy is heading

The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth. 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

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

So this is the windchill economy: It feels worse than it actually is. For many Americans, it’s deeply unpleasant. The inflation crisis took a substantial toll on Americans’ wallets. Between March 2021 ... Read More

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

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

U.S. consumer sentiment fell in November to one of its lowest points as Americans head into the holiday season and prepare for Black Friday, a monthly survey found. The University of Michigan Surveys ... Read More

Grinch economy: Americans feeling stingy this holiday season as personal debt, economic uncertainty looms

Maybe Christmas . . . doesn’t come from a store. Nearly two in three Americans say the economy will make the holidays less fun this year, according to a new report from WalletHub called “The Grinch ... Read More