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

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

People feel like their dollars aren’t stretching as far as before, and the cost of living is rising beyond their means. There’s just one problem: That part is not true. Most Americans are getting ... 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 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

How consumers feel about the economy as the holidays approach

New numbers from the Commerce Department show inflation is still elevated, but it doesn't appear to be getting worse. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week by another quarter ... 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

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

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The stock market keeps breaking records, but angst about the economy keeps befuddling ... Read More