Economy News Americans Say The Economy Stinks But They’re Spending Like It’s Great

It’s Trump’s Economy Now and Americans Don’t Seem to Love It

President Donald Trump has been back in office long enough for Americans to expect at least glimmers of the economic golden age he promised. Instead, warning signals are flashing. Read More

Americans' Downbeat Economic Sentiment Hasn't Stopped 'Aggressive' Spending

Key Takeaways The National Retail Federation estimates core retail sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in October; its research may be of more interest now that the shuttered federal government isn't ... Read More

‘Jenga tower’ economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending

This dichotomy between the haves and have-nots isn’t new, but the economic strain is now bleeding from the lowest earners to the middle class, creating an even starker divide that some economists say ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is 'falling apart'?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, 'there's something in the water right now that doesn't feel right' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More

From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump

A majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising prices and inflation, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. Read More