The Economy Looks Fine. Why Doesn’t It Feel Fine?
Americans remain deeply pessimistic about the economy despite relatively stable labor markets, driven by persistent inflation, housing unaffordability, political distrust, and policy uncertainty under President Trump’s erratic leadership. Experts warn that while the economy has shown resi
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