CNBC survey: Americans' economic outlook worsens, Trump blamed
A new CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows public sentiment about the US economy has sunk to its lowest point since the years immediately following the pandemic. Respondents increasingly point to President Trump's policies as a factor behind the souring mood.
Americans' confidence in the US economy has fallen to levels not seen since the years just after the pandemic, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey. The poll found a broad-based decline in optimism across income groups and political affiliations.
A growing share of respondents said they blame President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and trade measures, for the deteriorating outlook. Concerns about inflation, job security and stock market volatility were cited as key drivers of the pessimism.
The survey adds to a string of recent data pointing to softening consumer sentiment, arriving as markets already contend with a stock sell-off led by chipmakers and disappointing earnings from major companies. Economists said the findings could weigh on White House messaging ahead of the midterms.
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