US Voters’ Confidence In Economy Nosedives To Nearly 4-Year Low
Americans' confidence in the economy has reached a nearly four-year low, according to a recent Gallup poll. The Economic Confidence Index fell to -45 in May, with a significant portion of the population perceiving economic conditions as poor. This decline in confidence coincides with rising inflation and increasing gas prices, prompting concerns ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪The Gallup Economic Confidence Index dropped to -45 in May, down from -38 in April.
- ▪Only 16% of Americans believe the current economic conditions are excellent or good, the lowest since April 2023.
- ▪Seventy-six percent of Americans think economic conditions are worsening, the highest level since May 2023.
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Business US Voters’ Confidence In Economy Nosedives To Nearly 4-Year Low (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ireland Owens Reporter May 22, 2026 10:18 AM ET May 22, 2026 10:18 AM ET Ireland Owens Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped to a nearly four-year low, according to a Gallup poll released Friday. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index sank to -45 in May, down from -38 in April.
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