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

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

Uncertain economy has more Americans ‘revenge saving’

Post-pandemic people took part in revenge spending, splurging on travel and experiences. Revenge saving is the reversal of that trend, saving very aggressively. Read More

Is “Feeling Rich” Propping Up the Economy?

The wealth effect that’s driving our K-shaped economy… have we slipped into a new economic model?… why earnings are more important than ever… how to invest in light of this delicate system VIEW IN ... Read More

How do Americans feel about the economy? November 2025

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

Recession seems far off — that’s the good news. Yet the economy is also far from trouble-free.

Enough trouble spots emerged in the U.S. economy to coax the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last week — but it turns out the news isn’t all that bad. A bevy of recent reports also show ... Read More

From housing to jobs, people are feeling stuck in the economy

Some parts of the economy appears to be in a standstill. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales remained relatively flat in August. And over in the labor market, job ... 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

Top economist on the economy’s dirty truth: The only people who feel good are ‘making over $200,000’ and ‘have large stock portfolios’

Inflation may be increasing at a slower pace than expected, the markets might be cheering, and the Fed will likely soon be cutting, but Diane Swonk isn’t popping Champagne. The veteran economist says ... Read More

Trump touts the growing economy and record stock market – so why do Americans feel strapped?

Eighty-one percent of Americans who said the economy was their top issue in the 2024 election voted for Donald Trump. So how are they feeling nine months into his second term? With a weak jobs market, ... 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