A recent Harris Poll, conducted for the Guardian, reveals that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the United States is currently experiencing a recession. This perception contrasts with the typical economic definition of a recession, which requires two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, a condition the US is not currently meeting.
Despite the official economic indicators, many Americans are reportedly facing higher prices and a stagnant job market. These factors contribute to a widespread feeling of an economic downturn among the population.