Economy News Inflation Skews Public Perception Of Economy

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

No one can seem to kill America’s economy, despite everyone’s best efforts

Americans hate this economy, but they keep spending like they love it. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer spending rose 0.6% in August. Although that may not sound like a lot, it ... Read More

Voters express economic worries over inflation as costs rise, Fox News poll finds

A Fox News poll shows 76% of voters view the economy negatively, with 61% disapproving of President Donald Trump's economic handling amid rising costs. Read More

Why Friday's Inflation Report Is A Big Deal After This Week's Economic News

A key inflation report due Friday has gained new significance after a string of economic data shifted the outlook for a Fed rate cut. Several reports showed the economy is stronger than experts ... Read More

CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

Is the economy the issue, or is the problem with America's perception?

This holiday season, politics at the dinner table should probably be avoided. However, there is a good chance the economy will be brought up by someone in your family. If that family member mentions ... Read More

High inflation and lack of jobs leave Americans frustrated with the economy

The numbers: Americans have soured on the prospect of finding new jobs, a new survey shows. And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will ... Read More

Inflation, Economic Growth to Highlight Week’s Data

The Federal Reserve last week began cutting rates over fears the labor market has softened sharply, but this week’s economic data could provide an antidote in the form of a strong reading on gross ... Read More

Consumers Haven't Felt This Bad About the Economy Since 2022

Terry Lane is a writer for Investopedia with 25 years of experience in journalism and communications. He covers personal finance, Congress, government regulations, and economics. David Paul Morris / ... Read More

Americans plan to spend big this holiday season even as they fret about the economy, Visa finds

Americans are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, increasing their gift budgets even as a slowing job market and stubborn inflation weigh on consumer confidence, according to a new ... Read More

Why Friday's Inflation Report Is A Big Deal After This Week's Economic News

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ... Read More