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Article WSJ Economy

The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they’re doing, and you’d think we were in a recession.

WSJ Economy April 24, 2026 · 4:01 pm Read Original
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The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high. Consumer spending is healthy. But ask Americans how they’re doing, and you’d think we were in a recession.

Major companies are laying off thousands, but overall unemployment hasn’t budged. Even people with stable employment and high salaries are spooked.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 24, 2026 · 4:01 pm
Article ID cf9ltf7
Original URL Open source
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