The Margin: Are we in a recession? 58% of Americans think so, poll says

Are we in a recession? Most Americans say yes, even though layoffs are near a record low and virtually anyone who wants a job has one.

The latest IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, which measures consumer confidence each month, found 58% of surveyed Americans think the U.S. economy is in a recession. This is up from 53% last month, and 48% in May, the poll says. 

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