Is the U.S. in a recession?
A) Yes
B) No
How does the current unemployment rate compare with prior periods?
A) The unemployment rate is now near a 50-year low
B) The unemployment rate is near a 50-year high
C) The unemployment rate still hasn't recovered from the pandemic
Is inflation increasing or decreasing?
A) Inflation is rising
B) Inflation is falling
C) Inflation isn't changing
How has the S&P 500 index performed in 2024?
A) Stocks are up for the year
B) The stock market is down for the year
C) The market is unchanged
Pessimism about the U.S. economy may be heightened by misunderstandings on fundamental concepts like inflation, the stock market and more.
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