Economy News Things Are Looking Up For The Economy So Why Are Consumers Still Unhappy

‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck

Austin is living paycheck to paycheck and saving almost no money, one of the millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet in an increasingly unaffordable economy. Worse, the family-owned ... Read More

K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

The markets have climbed higher despite continuing concerns around the shutdown, tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have set records more than 30 times this year and other data suggest the ... Read More

This vital ingredient suggests the U.S. economy is still faring OK — with no recession brewing

When the U.S. economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are takeout dinners and going out to restaurants. It’s one of the best early warning signs of ... 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' Confused by a tide of conflicting information, many Americans worry that the ... Read More

The Trump Economy Is Shaking Up the Data: Why It Matters for Your Wallet

When the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was abruptly fired after releasing a disappointing jobs report, it sent shockwaves through the economic world. But this isnt just political ... Read More