Economy News Why A Majority Of Americans Think The Economy Is Already In A Recession

Treasury’s Bessent concedes some parts of the economy are already ‘in recession’

According to Trump’s treasury secretary, the economy isn’t just struggling in some areas — some “sectors” are actually contracting. Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is ‘falling apart’?

Even with strong GDP growth and a booming stock market, “there’s something in the water right now that doesn’t feel right.” ... Read More

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

Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it. There's also increased worry from ... Read More

Why is Washington acting like the U.S. is in a recession?

Despite steady growth, Washington’s current fiscal trajectory has economists asking why policymakers are acting as though the U.S. is facing a downturn. In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Moody’s ... Read More

Nearly 70% of Americans think the economy is on the ‘wrong track’ and even more think it’s a bad time to buy a home, Fannie Mae survey shows

A growing sense of economic pessimism is taking hold in the U.S., as new Fannie Mae survey data reveals nearly 70% of Americans believe the economy is headed in the wrong direction. An even higher ... Read More

The Majority of Americans (74%) are Abandoning Their American Dream in Response to Current Economic Pressure

The majority of Americans (86%) say recent economic conditions or policy changes are hurting them. More than half of Americans (57%) believe they have fewer opportunities today than a year ago as a ... 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

Mississippi among states on brink of recession or already in one, according to Moody's

Mississippi is among states considered to be on the brink of a recession or already in one, according to analysis from Moody’s Analytics economist Mark Zandi. Twenty-one states and the District of ... Read More

If the economy is good, why do some Americans still feel like everything is ‘falling apart’?

Brett Holzhauer, 31, thought he had achieved everything he had set out to accomplish: a college education, a well-paying job as a writer, a primary residence, and two investment properties. But this ... Read More