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 Gold's Appeal Grows: Survey Shows Investors Increase Gold Allocations READ MORE High-Income Americans Not Immune to Growing Financial Worries READ MORE Dow Tumbles 760 Points as Market Reacts to Recession Worries READ MORE Gold Futures Fall as Easing Geopolitical Strains Diminish Safe-Haven Appeal READ MORE Bonds Rally, Stocks Dip Following First Presidential Face-Off READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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