New CBS News Poll Shows Continued Loss Of Faith In Economy By Americans
A recent CBS News poll indicates that American voters are increasingly pessimistic about the economy amid ongoing conflict with Iran. Over 75% of respondents expressed concern about economic conditions, with many citing high inflation and rising gas prices as significant hardships. Approval ratings for President Trump's handling of inflation are notably low, with only 27% of participants expressing support.
- ▪More than three out of four respondents in the CBS News poll reported feeling concerned about the economy.
- ▪The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-to-year in April, marking the highest increase since May 2023.
- ▪Only 29% of poll respondents described the economy as 'good,' while 65% viewed it as 'uncertain.'
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Finance New CBS News Poll Shows Continued Loss Of Faith In Economy By Americans (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images) Harold Hutchison Media Reporter May 17, 2026 3:48 PM ET May 17, 2026 3:48 PM ET Harold Hutchison Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); American voters have become more pessimistic about the economy since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to a CBS News poll released Sunday.
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