Nov 2, 2026 6:03 PM

Forget 2008 or the hyperinflation of the 70s; Americans have never been this pessimistic about their money. A record 41% of consumers expect to be poorer next year—a sentiment that has tripled since Q2. Even Bitcoin is failing, hitting its worst October in 12 years as everyday investors lose the will to "buy the dip." With 31% convinced they’ll be worse off five years from now, is the economy fundamentally broken beyond repair? Or is this just mass hysteria? What’s your take?
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