Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump's hype
Briefly

As President Trump reaches his 100 days in office, surveys reflect growing pessimism among businesses and consumers regarding the economic outlook. While Trump boasts about economic performance, claiming the best economy historically, key indicators suggest otherwise. Although job growth has been steady and unemployment is low, concerns regarding tariffs, inflation, and overall economic health dominate sentiment. The stock market faced its worst April performance since 1932, reinforcing fears about the immediate future of the economy under Trump's leadership.
Surveys show widespread concern about the US economy's future under Trump's policies, despite some positive job growth and low unemployment rates.
Economists consider consumer confidence, business expectations, and inflation forecasts key indicators of economic performance, yet pessimism prevails.
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