Economy News Experts Say The Economy Is Getting Better, But Consumers Don’t Feel That Way Here’s Why

How bad is Trump’s economy? Election results say it’s very bad, and getting worse

For businesses, the effect of Trump’s incoherent economic policy decisions is to freeze their planning in place. A recent poll of corporate chief executives indicates that the business leaders are ... Read More

How could worsening consumer sentiment affect the economy?

This did not appear unique to any one demographic, as the “decline in sentiment was widespread throughout the population, seen across age, income, and political affiliation.” The consumer sentiment ... 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.” ... Read More

Government shutdown halts data, stokes risk as economy wobbles, experts say

(WASHINGTON) — The government shutdown halted the release of key economic data, choking off the flow of information as some experts warn the economy may be slipping toward a recession, some economists ... Read More

US economy at risk of wobble as lower-income consumers get squeezed

The U.S. consumer's durability as a prop for the economy may be tested in coming weeks as family budgets, particularly among the less affluent, are stressed by rising healthcare costs, the potential ... Read More