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Why are consumers so negative on a good economy? It’s the inflation, stupid.
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a markets story. The Hill is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Why are consumers so negative on a good economy? It’s the inflation, stupid.”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Republicans are frustrated that the public has such a sour view of the economy, especially when growth is accelerating and we may be on the cusp of what some are calling America’s economic “golden age.” Rising prices are the ongoing problem, and the most recent inflation readings did nothing to…
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Why are consumers so negative on a good economy? It’s the inflation, stupid.
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