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Economists are generally optimistic about the economy, but the public hasn't hated it this much in more than a decade—these charts show why.

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Real economic growth in the United States contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. Although that's an initial estimate, that's a remarkable development because it comes in the middle of a period ...

Fears of a slowing economy and worries about tariffs have spurred young Americans to point out so-called recession indicators. Some businesses are also picking up on the trend, with dining ...

Stock market growth that seems impervious to tariffs, politics and a moribund jobs picture is in turn powering consumer spending and putting a floor under the economy. The University of Michigan ...

Learn about 'slowcession,' a slow growth phase without economic contraction, and how it impacts the U.S. economy. Discover ...

The BEA's updated estimate of real gross domestic product showed economic growth increased at an annual rate of 4.4% in Q3 ...