Expectations of a Better Life Plummet

It’s official: Americans are losing faith in their future. Only 60% now think their lives will significantly improve, a whopping nine points lower than during the pandemic. That’s right, folks, the pandemic – a time when we were all stuck at home, wondering if the world was ending – was actually a more optimistic time than now.

What’s Behind the Drop?

It’s hard to say, but it’s clear that something’s gone wrong. We won’t sugarcoat it: these numbers are bad. They won’t get better on their own, and it’s time someone did something about it. Don’t expect a miracle cure, though – this is a problem that’s been years in the making.