New CBS News poll shows continued loss of faith in economy by Americans
May 18, 2026 | Harold Hutchison
https://twitter.com/CBSNewsPoll/status/2055987213372981477American voters have become more pessimistic about the economy since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to a CBS News poll released Sunday.
More than three out of four respondents said they felt “concerned” about the economy, while two in three said they felt “stressed” as the war continues to affect the U.S. economy, such as stubbornly high inflation, CBS News reported. President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation likewise received just 27% approval in the survey.
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year-to-year in April, the highest jump since May 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The poll also found 77% of respondents noted their pay was not keeping up with expenses, with nearly three in five citing gas prices as a “hardship.”
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