Core Insights - Growing pessimism among Americans regarding job security and inflation concerns is highlighted in the latest All-America economic survey [1][5] - A significant portion of the public expresses worry about job loss, with 26% concerned, an increase from previous surveys [2] - Despite job loss concerns, 58% of respondents feel confident about finding a similar job if needed [2][3] Job Security Concerns - 51% of the public is not worried about job loss or finding a new job, while 19% express concern [3] - Black and Latino adults show higher levels of concern and lower confidence compared to white adults, with 61% of white adults feeling confident [3] - Women and college graduates also exhibit elevated concerns regarding job security [4] Inflation and Wage Outlook - 75% of Americans report rising prices, with 50% stating that prices are increasing faster than usual [4] - Only 31% of the public anticipates wage increases in the coming year, with just 8% expecting actual increases, marking the lowest outlook since 2021 [5] - The combination of job concerns, rising prices, and stagnant wages contributes to a negative sentiment about the economy, impacting political approval ratings [5] Economic Sentiment and Partisanship - Economic sentiment is more negative among Democrats compared to Republicans, with independents also trending negatively on economic issues [7]