Posted 12/9/2023, 4:19:22 PM
Americans Upbeat on Jobs But Squeezed By Prices
- Americans feel good about personal finances but worried about high prices of goods
- White House wants companies to lower prices and pass on savings from improved supply chains
- Prescription drug prices are a major affordability issue that administration is working to lower
- Consumer sentiment rose significantly in latest data, but people still concerned about costs
- Disconnect between positive jobs data and negative economic outlook driven by high prices