Economy News Why Americans Feel Gloomy About The Economy Despite Falling Inflation And Low Unemployment

Americans are feeling worse about the economy as government shutdown drags on

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

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.” ... Read More

Data says inflation has fallen, so why do Americans feel like they're being pinched

Inflation is down since its peak during the pandemic, but the feeling of sticker shock still lingers. Planet Money looks into why feelings about prices diverge so much from official inflation data. Read More

Economic Pessimism Remains High Among Americans, Survey Says

Americans continue to withhold optimism about the U.S. economy, as concerns about stubborn inflation and a declining job market persist, according to the University of Michigan’s widely tracked survey ... Read More

Banks see a resilient American economy despite unknowns with tariffs, inflation

Wall Street had one of its most profitable quarters despite uncertainties facing the American economy that include erratic trade policy and steep tariffs from the White House and geopolitical upheaval ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

High prices are a source of big frustration for Americans. The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they're still frustrated by persistent ... Read More

Majority of Americans Believe Trump's Policies are Harming Economy

A recent poll has shown that a majority of Americans believe that the economic policies of President Donald Trump have had a detrimental effect on the economy. The survey from Pew Research reveals ... Read More

U.S. consumer sentiment gloomy as jobs, inflation drag on national mood

U.S. consumer sentiment was little changed in early October as Americans expect scant improvement in the job market or inflation. The preliminary October sentiment index edged down to 55 from 55.1 in ... Read More

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

Brett Holzhauer, 31, thought he had achieved everything he had set out to accomplish: a college education, a well-paying job as a writer, a primary residence, and two investment properties. But this ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More