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68% of Americans Say Economy Is Poor Amid Inflation
12/12/2025
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Story summary
- AP-NORC data show 68% of U.S. adults view the economy as poor, unchanged since December 2024.
- Shoppers are dipping into savings and seeking bargains as prices rise.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed a booming economy.
- About 40% expect the economy to worsen in 2026, with 20% seeing improvement.
- Inflation remains a concern, with 87% of adults noting higher grocery prices.
