"Gallup found nearly half of Americans 47% saying the current economic conditions are 'poor,' up 7 points from March. And 73% said the economy is getting worse, also up 7 points from last month."
"Fox News found that by a 2-to-1 margin, voters said Trump's policies were hurting (56%) rather than helping (28%) the economy."
"The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which measures the economy from a range of -100 (poor) to +100 (good), dropped 11 points this month from -27 in March to -38 now, the lowest rating since November 2023."
Recent polls indicate a growing pessimism among Americans regarding the economy, with 47% rating current conditions as poor and 73% believing the economy is worsening. A Fox News poll shows 70% of voters feel the economy is deteriorating, while 41% rate it poorly. Inflation expectations have risen, with 70% anticipating increases in the next year. The Gallup Economic Confidence Index has dropped to its lowest since November 2023. Most voters attribute economic issues to Trump's policies, with a significant divide among Republicans regarding their impact.
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