Economy News Why People Feel So Much Angst When The Economy Is So Good

How can an economy this good feel this bad? (Opinion)

On paper, these are good times for the U.S. economy. The latest GDP numbers show growth was at 3.3% in the second quarter. Business investment is up. The unemployment rate remains low, and the ... Read More

Why consumers may keep spending despite affordability angst

While President Donald Trump this week called concern about the cost of living a “con job,” the strain American households are feeling is real. 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

Why it’s so hard to figure out the economy right now

The K-shaped economy has been a growing problem for decades, made worse by the loss of guaranteed worker pensions, the rise of the gig economy, increasing health-care inflation, the high cost of ... Read More

There’s an economic explanation for why everything feels so tense right now

A version of this story will appear in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. A collective angst is taking root. Maybe you feel it watching the news, ... Read More

Trump: We Have The Greatest Economy We've Ever Had

President Donald Trump defended the economy in an interview with FOX News host Laura Ingraham. LAURA INGRAHAM: And why are people saying they're anxious about the economy? Why are they saying that? 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

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

COMMENTARY: How can an economy this good feel this bad?

On paper, these are good times for the U.S. economy. The latest GDP numbers show growth was at 3.3 percent in the second quarter. Business investment is up. The unemployment rate remains low, and the ... Read More

How can an economy this good feel so bad?

On paper, these are good times for the U.S. economy. Business investment is up. The unemployment rate remains low, and the inflation rate is reasonable. Nominal GDP has grown more than 50% since the ... Read More