Consumer spending rose only slightly in April, as shoppers pushed back against rising prices.

There's been a disconnect between how the US economy is doing and how people actually feel about it. Maybe people are still burnt from when inflation was high, maybe it's the expensive cost of borrowing for a car or a mortgage, or maybe it's ... wait, are WE the problem?! Today we look in the mirror and find out if financial media contributes to negative economic sentiment.

Inflation is the highest it's been in more than 30 years, imposing a financial burden on households and putting President Biden under pressure.