Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
Americans' Economic Confidence Dims In March: RCM/TIPP
But investors are bullish about the economy.
Biden's SOTU Address This Thursday Comes Amidst Anxiety And Gloom In The Nation
Multiple wars, a porous border, election-year politics, and a lack of confidence in the president make the 2024 SOTU one of Biden's most important speeches.
Paul Krugman’s Gaslighting Doesn't Align With America’s Economic Realities
Navigating between the fantasy world of experts and the realities of American life.
Bidenflation Peaks At 17.3%, Hurting Americans
Americans continue to feel the pain of inflation amidst stagnant wage growth and high interest rates.
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index Weakens Slightly In February
Investor confidence softens in February.
America's Immigration Anxiety Amidst A Gloomy Outlook On The Direction Of Country
Immigration takes greater significance.
Jamie Dimon’s Hat Trick Of Insights
The banker has imparted three significant pieces of wisdom to the nation over the past thirty days.
Economic Shock: 2/3 Of Americans Living ‘Paycheck To Paycheck’ Under Biden: I&I/TIPP Poll
24% of Americans have $0 for financial emergencies.
Red Sea Attacks Pose A Significant Risk To The American Economy
If the situation in the Red Sea gets out of hand, costs for imports, energy, and food could go up.
It's Not Just MAGA Magic—Trump Holds Big Lead Over Biden On Most Key Issues In Latest I&I/TIPP Poll
Trump is ahead of Biden on five important subjects, while Biden is ahead of Trump on two.