Nearly half of Americans fear job market collapse |
| Economic anxiety is on the rise in the US, with a recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll revealing that 47% of Americans lack confidence in their ability to secure good jobs, up from 37% in October 2023. High costs for essentials like groceries, housing, and healthcare are major stressors, with 36% citing electricity bills as a significant concern. Linda Weavil, a Trump supporter, expressed her worries, stating: “I think he's doing a great job on a lot of things, but I'm afraid our coffee and chocolate prices have gone up because of tariffs.” Despite a low unemployment rate and stock market gains, 68% of US adults describe the economy as “poor,” highlighting a disconnect between economic indicators and public sentiment. The survey indicates a growing sense of economic precarity, particularly among younger adults, with many feeling that middle-class stability is increasingly out of reach. |
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