Economy News This Chart Shows Why People Are So Down On The Economy — Even With The Stock Market At Record Highs

This chart shows the U.S. labor market is running on fumes. Why that’s a risk for the stock market.

A weakening U.S. labor market is a risk for both the U.S. economy and markets right now. But the most closely watched numbers — the rate of new jobs created and the official unemployment rate — don’t ... Read More

Shutdown endangering economy as poll shows Americans souring on Trump

With those conditions piling up, Trump’s numbers on economic management are slipping sharply. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, just 38 percent of voters approve of his handling of the economy. 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

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

Consumer sentiment is back to near-record lows. But Americans are still spending. Here’s why

Americans are souring on the economy again to levels seen rarely in the post-World War II era, raising the question of what it means for spending, economic growth and other key metrics gauging the ... Read More