Survey finds 51% of Americans feel financially conflicted

A new poll from Edward Jones and Gallup of more than 5,000 adults found only 16% felt financially “fulfilled.” More than half said they feel financially “conflicted,” experiencing both stability and uncertainty. 32% were financially stressed. Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary joins “The Daily Report” to discuss her article about the poll. Source link

Nearly half of Americans say they’re worse off financially than a year ago, NY Fed finds

The U.S. economy may be holding up better than expected, but Americans are growing more pessimistic about their personal finances. Roughly 48% of Americans said their financial situation was worse in May than a year ago, the highest share since January 2023, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations. … Read more

Trump claims Iran ‘starving for cash,’ ‘collapsing financially’ after extending ceasefire

Trump extends Iran ceasefire deadline to allow for unified proposal President Donald Trump announces an extension of the Iran ceasefire deadline on Truth Social, aiming to allow Iran’s “seriously fractured” government to form a unified proposal. Former State Department Deputy Special Envoy Ellie Cohanim details the severe economic pressures on the Iranian regime, including a … Read more