Economy News Many Americans Believe The Economy Is Rigged

The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)

This discontent may reflect today’s economic climate, but it could also signal something deeper: that American workers are giving up on the future. We’ll explore the current economic picture for ... Read More

New poll delivers brutal news about Trump’s economy

Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the state of the economy and job market under President Donald Trump, according to the latest CBS News poll. The CBS News/YouGov poll, released Thursday, ... Read More

Allison Schrager: There are worse things than rising inequality

The idea that the economy is rigged and zero-sum is leading to a rise in populism in both parties. The result will probably be less trade and more price controls, which would mean a ... Read More

Americans think economy's getting worse, CBS News poll shows

New CBS News polling shows the growing pessimism Americans have about the U.S. economy, with more people sharing concerns about the job market and the potential risk AI might pose to the workforce in ... Read More

Enten: Few Americans Believe The Top Problem Is The Economy, Or That The Shutdown Is Causing Harm To The Economy

CNN data analyst Harry Enten reported Friday that fewer Americans now cite the economy as the nation’s top problem, and that number continues to decline. Enten noted that fewer Americans are naming ... Read More

The Majority of Americans (74%) are Abandoning Their American Dream in Response to Current Economic Pressure

The majority of Americans (86%) say recent economic conditions or policy changes are hurting them. More than half of Americans (57%) believe they have fewer opportunities today than a year ago as a ... 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

More Americans Think Economy Is Getting Worse, New Poll Shows

Public sentiment about the U.S. economy has grown increasingly negative in the closing months of 2025. According to recent polls, a majority of Americans now believe that economic conditions are ... 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

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

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

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