Economy News Inflation Skews Public Perception Of Economy

4 reasons the economy's worst-case scenario could be looming in 2026

Stagflation looks increasingly likely in 2026 as the economy looks on track to grow below-trend while inflation runs "uncomfortably" hot, RBC said. Read More

America’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control

The cost of living got even more expensive for Americans last month, with prices rising at the fastest pace since the start of the year. Consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, which drove the annual ... Read More

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

Voters' views of the economy have dimmed in recent months, as economic concerns that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House are now weighing on his approval ratings in the latest Fox ... 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

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

Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump

Inflation inched higher last month as Americans closed out the summer paying more for both groceries and gasoline. Consumer prices in August were up 2.9% from a year ago, according to a report ... 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

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

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