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The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?

Managing Editor · Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM · 1 min read

The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour? — MarketWatch, Chicago Business news — Image: MarketWatch

A once-in-a-generation investment boom has created lots of winners — but many Americans are feeling left out.

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