Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(32,427 posts)

14. IMO, the stock market doesn't reflect the real life economy. The stock market can look good while the average American

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 10:52 AM

Apr 17

is struggling with rising prices on food, gas, rent, etc.

Not to mention all the layoffs going on.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

23 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I don't understand how we are not in a recession right now. [View all] LymphocyteLover Apr 17 OP

Massive tax cuts means companies buying back Johonny Apr 17 #1

If we don't do Covid testing, NameAlreadyTaken Apr 17 #2

I think that's been the only measure they use, NameAlreadyTaken Apr 17 #22

Replenishing armaments from Ukraine War, and now Iran War bucolic_frolic Apr 17 #3

Bubble Time AfternoonJoe Apr 17 #4

We may be in a recession Johnny2X2X Apr 17 #7

They are too busy ripping us off by stock market manipulation. boston bean Apr 17 #8

It has taken a lot of work to dismantle Biden's dynamo economy Fiendish Thingy Apr 17 #10

I think there is an obvious explanation maxrandb Apr 17 #11

Thank you, gab13by13 Apr 17 #13

Yes, it's so exhausting LymphocyteLover Apr 17 #20

Right Rebl2 Apr 17 #15

hopes and prayers LymphocyteLover Apr 17 #19

We probably are, but Trump fired all the experts who no_hypocrisy Apr 17 #16

sounds about right! LymphocyteLover Apr 17 #18

Layoffs have not been "massive" Happy Hoosier Apr 17 #21