Economy News Why Are Americans Still Down On The Economy

Steve Rattner: Why Trump’s economy is working for some Americans and not others

Steve Rattner on why he believes the economy could be entering a period of uneven growth, split between the wealthiest and the poorest Americans. 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

More Americans Think Economy Is Getting Worse, New Poll Shows

Economic pessimism could possibly impact policy decisions and political outcomes in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections. Read More

Why Americans are down on the economy

Unemployment is low, the stock market booming, GDP growth surging, and inflation reasonably well-behaved. It seems like a recipe for a morning-in-America surge of economic optimism. The big picture: ... Read More

Fact checking Trump's recent claims about the economy

Washington — President Trump frequently touts a U.S. economy that's on the rise under his stewardship: he talks about energy and grocery prices that are falling, lower mortgage rates and claims he's ... Read More

Shutdown polls show Democrats’ economic messaging still falling flat

Democrats are struggling to erase Republicans’ polling advantage on the economy even as they fight to stop health care costs from rising. Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... 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

The $5 Million American Dream: Why Poor Americans Are Struggling In Trump’s Economy

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a cable news contributor and professor of journalism. $5 million. That’s the price tag on the so-called American Dream. Yes, ... 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

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