Economy News The Real Reason Americans Don’t Feel Good About The Economy

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

Shutdown endangering economy as poll shows Americans souring on Trump

With those conditions piling up, Trump’s numbers on economic management are slipping sharply. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, just 38 percent of voters approve of his handling of the economy. Read More

Most Americans continue to rate the U.S. economy negatively as partisan gap widens

Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (74%) say economic conditions are only fair or poor, up slightly from 72% in January 2024. 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

Polls show Americans don't trust Democrats on crime, economy. And for good reason. | Opinion

Democrats have been critical of President Donald Trump for a dismal August jobs report and calling in the National Guard to dampen crime in Washington, DC, but the American people still trust the ... Read More

3 reasons the US can't count on wealthy Americans to keep the economy going strong

Wealthy Americans may not be able to power the economy with spending as much as some people think, BCA Research says. Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

Americans trust Trump, not Democrats, on crime, economy. And for good reason. | Opinion

Democrats have been critical of President Donald Trump for a dismal August jobs report and calling in the National Guard to dampen crime in Washington, DC, but the American people still trust the ... Read More

Feel like you're in a recession? It could be where you live, economist says.

If you’re confused about whether the U.S. economy in a recession, near a recession or doing OK, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer may depend on where you live, according to Moody’s Analytics ... Read More