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Americans feel worse about the economy than during the pandemic
The Washington Post reports that Americans' views of the economy are now more negative than they were during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite most standard indicators showing growth and low unemployment. The disconnect between data and sentiment is drawing attention, with rising prices, housing costs and political polarization widely cited as reasons consumers feel pessimistic even as the economy performs on paper.
Why now: The contrast between weak consumer sentiment and solid economic data is striking and politically significant heading into election season.
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- Americans feel worse about the economy than during the pandemic · The Washington Post
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