Posted 12/28/2023, 10:03:12 AM
Despite Economic Gains, Most Americans Still Feel Insecure as Inflation, Labor Unrest, and Foreign Conflicts Weigh Heavy
- Inflation fell in 2023 while incomes rose, yet most Americans still felt economically insecure
- The economy outpaced expectations, growing by 3% with low unemployment, contrary to widespread recession predictions
- Workers went on strike in record numbers, demanding better pay amid high inflation
- President Biden's approval rating hit a new low despite the strong economy
- The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza grew increasingly deadly and shifted public opinion, especially among younger Americans