Thriving Economy, Pessimistic Public: The U.S. Economic Perception Gap As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up for the 2024 presidential debates, a significant disparity exists between the actual health of the U.S. economy and the public’s negative perception of it. Despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes, the economy is thriving with low unemployment, rising real wages, and strong GDP growth. Wall Street reflects this optimism with booming tech, low equity volatility, and record-high stock markets. However, public sentiment remains pessimistic, with surveys showing Americans favoring Trump’s economic approach over Biden’s. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Ray Dalio Advocates for Gold in the Face of Looming Debt and Inflation Threats READ MORE India's Central Bank Makes Largest Gold Purchase in Two Years, Boosting Reserves READ MORE Signs of Market Rotation: Small Caps Soar as Tech Leaders Lose Ground READ MORE World Bank Forecasts Bleak Economic Outlook: Worst Growth in 30 Years READ MORE A Close Above $2,078/oz Sets a Record High Closing Price for Gold READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment