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Nationwide Economic Anxiety: 57% Report Financial Strain

7/23/2025

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A recent survey by the American Research Group uncovers a troubling wave of economic anxiety sweeping across the nation. Over half of Americans feel we're in a recession, with many fearing it’s getting worse. Trump's approval rating lingers at 38%, and a staggering 57% report their household finances are deteriorating, painting a grim picture of financial strain and uncertainty.

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A recent survey by the American Research Group uncovers a troubling wave of economic anxiety sweeping across the nation. Over half of Americans feel we're in a recession, with many fearing it’s getting worse. Trump's approval rating lingers at 38%, and a staggering 57% report their household finances are deteriorating, painting a grim picture of financial strain and uncertainty.