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- 1Hassett Dismisses Pessimistic Economy Polls, Citing Strong Consumer Spending▼Kevin Hassett Says Strong Consumer Spending Contradicts ‘Depressed’ Economy Polls: ‘I Just Don’t Buy It’
Kevin Hassett pushed back against surveys showing widespread pessimism about the US economy, arguing that robust consumer spending data tells a different story. 'I just don't buy it,' he said of polls depicting a depressed economic mood, contending that Americans' actual spending behavior contradicts the negative sentiment recorded in surveys about the economy.
- 2Americans feel increasingly glum as economists lose patience▼Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it
New data indicates that Americans are feeling progressively more pessimistic about their circumstances. The story notes that economists are frustrated with the mood, suggesting a gap between measured economic conditions and how ordinary people say they feel. Consumer sentiment figures continue to weigh on discussions of the US economy, with coverage highlighting the disconnect between official indicators and public mood.