Economy News Is The Economy As Bad As Americans Think

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

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

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

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

A rolling recession explains why a strong economy still feels bad

On paper, the United States is in solid shape, with steady growth, low headline unemployment and resilient corporate profits. Yet for millions of households, the day-to-day experience feels closer to ... 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

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

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a ... Read More

Republicans Get Bad News on Inflation

For the first time, more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats for rising inflation, according to a new Cygnal poll. Last year, Democrats carried the bulk of the blame for inflation, with nearly ... Read More

How can an economy this good feel so bad?

On paper, these are good times for the U.S. economy. Business investment is up. The unemployment rate remains low, and the inflation rate is reasonable. Nominal GDP has grown more than 50% since the ... Read More