Economy News Is The Economy As Bad As Americans Think

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

Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and even more think it’s a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows

A growing sense of economic pessimism is taking hold in the U.S., as new Fannie Mae survey data reveals nearly 70% of Americans believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction. An even higher ... Read More

America's deepening affordability crisis summed up in 5 charts

Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch. 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

CNN’s Harry Enten Spells Out Bad News For Dems Trying To Use Economic Messaging Against Trump

CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten found on Friday that a significant number of Americans no longer view the economy as their number one political issue. Americans’ viewing the economy as the top ... Read More

Why it’s so hard to figure out the economy right now

The stock market keeps breaking records, but angst about the economy keeps befuddling politicians. The wealthy are getting wealthier, but everyone else feels somewhat left behind. The executive editor ... Read More

10 things Democrats should pledge to do about Trump’s economy when they’re back in power

Trump claimed last week on social media that “Our economy is booming, and costs are coming way down,” and that “grocery prices are way down.” Rubbish. How do I know he’s lying? Official government ... 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

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?

The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and ... Read More

Marylanders concerned with state of the economy, price of groceries

The economy continues to be top of mind for not only Marylanders but Americans around the country. This week's elections in states like Virginia and New Jersey showcased it, with many voters saying ... Read More

Is a 50-year mortgage really that much crazier than a 30-year one?

Last, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds. Read More

More Americans think economy is getting worse, new poll shows

A new poll released on Tuesday shows that 57 percent of Americans believe the U.S. economy is getting worse—the highest percentage in over a year. Public sentiment about the U.S. economy has grown ... Read More