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The Economy Avoided a Recession in 2025, but Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting. Read More

Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows

Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Read More

Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability

Economic concerns continue to be a top priority for Americans. In a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll, 57% of respondents say they disapprove of the job President Trump is doing on the economy and just 36% ... Read More

Why so many Americans dislike this fast-growing economy

Data this week showed that the American economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years — and yet polling shows the mood on Main Street is grim. Read More

Heading into midterm year, Trump hopes to make economy a winning issue

With prices increasing and unemployment up, Trump has his work cut out for him ahead of November's midterm elections, which could spell trouble for him and his ruling Republicans. A Reuters/Ipsos poll ... Read More

How bad is Trump’s economy? Election results say it’s very bad, and getting worse

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The economy was robust and growing under President Biden. President Trump has reversed the trend. It was Bill ... Read More

One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A shared economic anxiety about inflation unites Americans across all regions, even as optimism about the nation’s ... Read More