Biden Approval Sags as Americans Feel Squeeze of High Prices
• Economic Confidence Index rose by 6 points from last month and 14 points since November to -26, the highest since January 2022 • 63% of Americans say inflation has caused financial stress on their households, with little change in past year • Biden struggling with approval ratings amid economic concerns, with 2023 approval at 40% - the lowest third-year rating since Carter • 45% rate current economic conditions as poor; 29% say conditions are fair; 25% describe conditions as good or excellent • Democrats showed increased positivity about the economy, while views of Republicans and Independents saw little change