Economic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll shows
A recent Gallup poll indicates that economic confidence in the US has dropped significantly amid the ongoing war with Iran, reaching a record low of -45. Only 16 percent of Americans view the economy positively, with rising petrol prices contributing to widespread pessimism. The survey highlights the challenges facing President Trump as he approaches the midterm elections, with many voters expressing dissatisfaction with his handling of the situation.
- ▪The Gallup poll shows economic confidence in the US at -45, the lowest since 2022.
- ▪Only 16 percent of Americans consider the economy to be 'good' or 'excellent'.
- ▪Seventy-six percent of respondents believe the economy is getting worse due to rising petrol prices and inflation.
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News|Business and EconomyEconomic confidence plummets in US amid Iran war, poll showsAs petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since 2022.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPetrol prices on display at a gas station in Morton Grove, Illinois, May 14 [Nam Y Huh/AP Photo]Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026Only 16 percent of Americans view the economy in the United States as “good” or “excellent”, a new Gallup poll suggests, as inflation continues to rise amid the war on Iran.The survey, released on Friday, deepens US President Donald Trump’s political woes ahead of the midterm elections in November, which will determine whether his…
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