Economy News Why Are Americans Still Down On The Economy

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy

Data this week showed that the American economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years — and yet polling shows the mood on Main Street is grim. Read More

We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.

The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going. Read More

Americans are unhappy with the economy. It’s no mystery why.

The stock market is at record highs. Unemployment is still extremely low at 4.4%. And incomes have been rising faster than prices for the past few years. So why do Americans say they are miserable? Read More

Can an economic downturn actually boost healthy habits? 70% of Americans say yes: Here’s why

If the economy dips, healthy habits may actually rise. According to results of a new Hims study, 70% of Americans agree that an economic squeeze nudges them toward healthier habits that support lower ... Read More

Grinch economy: Americans feeling stingy this holiday season as personal debt, economic uncertainty looms

Maybe Christmas . . . doesn’t come from a store. Nearly two in three Americans say the economy will make the holidays less fun this year, according to a new report from WalletHub called “The Grinch ... Read More

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ Review of Economy Clashes with Americans’ Perceptions

President Donald Trump on Tuesday credited himself with overcoming the economic "disaster" left by his predecessor and gave his economy an “A+++++” rating, but the experiences of most Americans paint ... Read More