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CNBC

17 Jul 2026, 11:12 UTC · 2h ago

Economic outlook is worsening and Trump is getting blamed, CNBC survey finds

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47% of the public report cutting back on essential items like food and medical care, while two-thirds are reducing nonessential spending. — Widespread reduction in both essential and discretionary spending signals a decline in consumer health that could drag down retail and healthcare revenues.
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61% of the public is pessimistic about the current state and future outlook of the economy, the highest level since December 2023. — High levels of consumer pessimism typically correlate with lower future consumption and reduced risk appetite in the broader economy.
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60% of individuals earning below $30,000 are reducing essential outlays, compared to only 35% of those earning above $100,000. — This highlights a widening economic divide and suggests that national retail growth may be artificially sustained by high-earners while the mass market weakens.
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