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February 11, 2025

Republicans think economy will improve over the next year, Democrats expect it to get worse

4 in 10 Americans are optimistic about the economy in the next year, but nearly as many are pessimistic

4 in 10 Americans are optimistic about the economy in the next year, but nearly as many are pessimistic

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4 in 10 Americans are optimistic about the economy in the next year, but nearly as many are pessimistic

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Republicans think economy will improve over the next year, Democrats expect it to get worse
Republicans overwhelmingly think gas and food prices will improve over the next year
4 in 10 Americans are optimistic about the economy in the next year, but nearly as many are pessimistic
Republicans’ economic ratings have improved a bit since the fall, while Democrats’ ratings have declined
Republicans and Democrats are divided over whether prices will get better or worse