Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the US is in recession

Summary

A Harris Poll conducted for The Guardian found that nearly two-thirds of Americans think the US is experiencing a recession, although the country does not meet the typical definition of two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. The Guardian said higher prices and a stagnant job market make many people feel like the economy is in a downturn, and asked Americans to share the everyday signs they see as personal recession indicators.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 16:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a Harris Poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans think the US is experiencing a recession, and asks readers to share the personal signs that make them feel the economy is in a downturn.