Americans report low consumer confidence despite economic gains in employment, income, and stock prices

A CNBC analysis examines the disconnect between measurable economic indicators and public sentiment, noting that according to the report, consumer confidence remains depressed despite gains in unemployment rates, real incomes, inflation control, and equity price increases. The source attributes the gap to consecutive economic shocks including the COVID-19 pandemic, tariff policies, and geopolitical tensions. The analysis frames this as revealing what it describes as an 'economic split' between objective economic data and how Americans subjectively assess their financial situation.