Americans are feeling increasingly negative about the economy, according to CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey. The results suggest public sentiment has darkened even though some major indicators, including the stock market and inflation trends, have shown improvement.
The survey points to a disconnect between headline economic data and how people say they are experiencing the economy. CNBC reports that overall attitudes are now as downbeat as they were in the years immediately following the pandemic, highlighting how little reassurance stronger market performance has provided.
Another notable finding is the growing share of blame directed at Trump as concerns about the economic outlook intensify. The survey indicates that political accountability is becoming a larger part of how people interpret ongoing financial pressure and uncertainty.
Taken together, the findings show an economy that may be improving on paper while still failing to lift public confidence. That gap between official measures and everyday sentiment is emerging as a central issue in the broader debate over the U.S. economic outlook.
