Experts and Americans Express Pessimism About the U.S. Economy's Future

TL;DR
The 2025 economy remains surprisingly steady with consistent consumer spending, business investment in AI, stable gas prices near $3, low unemployment around 4%, and Americans saving about 5% of their income, despite some challenges.
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