Americans' view of the economy is bad and getting worse

Americans' view of the economy is bad and getting worse

American consumers are growing increasingly worried about the economy, according to a Fed survey released Monday.Read more...

Americans Are Increasingly Skeptical About Trump’s Handling of the Economy

The economy has long been one of Donald Trump’s biggest strengths as president. During his first term, many Americans viewed his stewardship of the economy highly favorably. At one point, fully 63 percent of Americans approved of his economic performance, including even one-quarter of Democrats. In both 2020 and 2024, voters who identified the economy as the top issue facing the country broke heavily for him, and one analysis found that inflatio…