The Economy Is Booming. Why Does It Feel Like a Bust?

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Stock markets are hitting record highs, the job market is doing fine and productivity is up. Yet many Americans are feeling strapped despite the positive data. WSJ’s Harriet Torry explains the contradictory signals. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Energy Shock Is Here

- Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It?

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Stock markets are hitting record highs, the job market is doing fine and productivity is up. Yet many Americans are feeling strapped despite the positive data. WSJ’s Harriet Torry explains the contradictory signals. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

- The Energy Shock Is Here

- Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It?

Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-06-17 18 min
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