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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?

The U.S. economy is great by this measure, and the good times aren’t over. So why are Americans so sour?
MarketWatch Friday 23 October 2026, 20:19 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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A once-in-a-generation investment boom has created lots of winners — but many Americans are feeling left out.

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