Cracks are forming in America’s economy. Trump is a big reason why

America’s nearly five-year economic boom is starting to show its age. Read More

It's time to admit the economy is thriving

Americans did just that this ... suggesting people finally realize the economy is improving, sentiment is still below this year's high in July. So why did a "vibecession" persist for so long? Read More

It's not just vibes. Americans' perception of the economy has completely changed.

There's a question journalists, economists and President Joe Biden's campaign have been puzzling over for months: Why, when every traditional indicator is positive, are Americans so displeased ... Read More

What is a recession, and is the U.S. economy heading for one? Here's what economists say.

Consumers, businesses and investors are increasingly jittery about the risks of a protracted slump. So what exactly is a recession? Read More

Americans feel worse about the economy today than they did when everything was shutting down and 22 million people were losing their jobs

The thing that's not quite adding up is just how miserable Americans feel about ... how the economy is doing. Their mood, as Curtin writes, shapes how the economy is doing. So are consumers ... Read More

Trump says brief economic pain is worth long-term gain. Will Americans agree?

The Trump administration wants Americans to deal with short-term economic turmoil, including job losses and inflation, on the promise of better times ahead. Read More