Here are a few from just the last six months. Read into it what you will. [1] High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be

Here are a few from just the last six months. Read into it what you will. [1] High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending. - [https://www.marketwatch.com/story/high-gas-prices-and-inflation-are-stressing-people-out-but-the-economy-will-be-fine-as-long-as-they-keep-spending-4f4b66e3 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/high-gas-prices-and-inflat...](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/high-gas-prices-and-inflation-are-stressing-people-out-but-the-economy-will-be-fine-as-long-as-they-keep-spending-4f4b66e3 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/high-gas-prices-and-inflat...) [2] The 'Vibecession' Is Over. The 'Permacession' Is Here. - [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/americans-depressed-economy/687278/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/americans-depresse...](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/americans-depressed-economy/687278/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/americans-depresse...) [3] The Economy Is Booming. Why Does It Feel Like a Bust? - [https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-economy-is-booming-why-does-it-feel-like-a-bust/6a24b679-9de1-4f60-9a4b-05dc193895c8 https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-economy-is-boom...](https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-economy-is-booming-why-does-it-feel-like-a-bust/6a24b679-9de1-4f60-9a4b-05dc193895c8 https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-economy-is-boom...) [4] Why Americans hate the 'good' economy. - [https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/economy-inflation-democrats-consumer-sentiment https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/economy-inflation-democrats...](https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/economy-inflation-democrats-consumer-sentiment https://www.axios.com/2026/06/25/economy-inflation-democrats...) [5] Most Of Us Are Richer Than Ever Before. Why Doesn't It Feel That Way? - [https://www.investopedia.com/most-of-us-are-richer-than-ever-before-why-doesnt-it-feel-that-way-12021657 https://www.investopedia.com/most-of-us-are-richer-than-ever...](https://www.investopedia.com/most-of-us-are-richer-than-ever-before-why-doesnt-it-feel-that-way-12021657 https://www.investopedia.com/most-of-us-are-richer-than-ever...) [6] Buying power is up 73%. Why do Americans feel broke? - [https://www.thestreet.com/economy/purchasing-power-in-america-50-year-study https://www.thestreet.com/economy/purchasing-power-in-americ...](https://www.thestreet.com/economy/purchasing-power-in-america-50-year-study https://www.thestreet.com/economy/purchasing-power-in-americ...)