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

Inflation Unites Nation in Economic Uncertainty

A new study by the American Communities Project and Ipsos has revealed widening rural-urban divides in how Americans view the nation’s future. Researchers found that optimism is on the rise in rural ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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