A Federal Reserve survey found Americans remained broadly concerned about inflation in 2025, while anxiety over the job market increased amid near-zero job growth. About 42% of adults said finding or keeping a job was a concern, up from 37% in 2024, while roughly 90% worried about rising prices. The survey also showed financial stress was more pronounced among lower-income households, younger adults and Black Americans. Nearly a quarter of renters fell behind on rent, and about half of adults un

A Federal Reserve survey found Americans remained broadly concerned about inflation in 2025, while anxiety over the job market increased amid near-zero job growth. About 42% of adults said finding or keeping a job was a concern, up from 37% in 2024, while roughly 90% worried about rising prices. The survey also showed financial stress was more pronounced among lower-income households, younger adults and Black Americans. Nearly a quarter of renters fell behind on rent, and about half of adults under 30 lived with their parents. Separately, one in four workers reported using generative AI on the job.