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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you optimistic about the economy going into 2026?

Americans don't seem to feel very good about the economy these days.

A Gallup poll on the country's economic confidence at the start of December showed its worst numbers since the inflation-heavy Biden presidency. Affordability has come to dominate politics, with concerns about lagging poll numbers sending President Donald Trump on the road to talk about his economic policies.

Meanwhile, the economy continues to show red flags, such as increasing unemployment and continuing inflation.

How are you feeling about the economy going into 2026? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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