Americans see a dark future for the economy

The share of U.S. adults* who think their nation's economy will get worse over the next year

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* Surveys from June 2016, October 2016, October 2018, June 2020, October 2020, October 2022, March 2024, August 2024, and October 2024 were among registered voters, not U.S. adults. Additionally, the second survey from September 2008 was among likely voters.

Chart: Andrew ManganSource: CNBC/Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion StrategiesCreated with Datawrapper