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Justin Wolfers highlights that consumer sentiment is currently nearing a 75-year low.
He suggests that such surveys may increasingly reflect partisanship, not just economic conditions. According to his assessment, responses could be driven as much by views on the U.S. president as by perceptions of the broader economy.
Wolfers previously warned that high U.S. debt levels may hinder the government's ability to respond during future crises such as wars or recessions, according to a recent analysis. He has also noted that strong growth in the AI sector stands in contrast to a lackluster broader economy affecting workers and small businesses, as detailed in an earlier report. These observations provide further context for his concerns about economic perceptions.