Strong spending is obscuring an economy that isn’t working for many ...

But many middle class Americans are cutting spending. Even after years of inflation, geopolitical chaos and recession in Europe, the US economy remains robust and resilient. Read More

Americans deliver message to Democratic Party: The economy isn’t working

Americans told the Democratic Party this week that the economy, even beyond inflation, isn’t working for them, thrusting party leaders into a scramble for a new economic strategy that can ... Read More

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy : NPR

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy. Read More

The economy is strong, data shows. Why do so many Americans think ...

The economy is strong, data shows. Why do so many Americans think otherwise? Unemployment is near record lows. Job creation is robust. The economy is growing, driven by consumer spending. Read More

Many Americans say they're spending more than they earn ... - CBS News

About 3 in 10 Americans say they've foregone a major purchase because of higher interest rates in the last year. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults have student debt, with the pandemic-era payment pause on ... Read More

Strong spending is obscuring an economy that isn’t working for many ...

Even after years of inflation, geopolitical chaos and recession in Europe, the US economy remains robust and resilient. The reason for that is mostly the American consumer, with spending ... Read More

Strong spending is obscuring an economy that isn’t working for many ...

While consumer balance sheets are still holding strong in aggregate — the US has added $40 trillion in wealth since the start of 2020, and Americans haven’t stopped spending —not every ... Read More