It depends on where you are in the world, but inflation in the U.S. is mostly under control, which is a huge improvement. Employment is very high. Real wages are actually stable, at least over the recent short term. This is a huge improvement over the pandemic-era difficulties.
Over the long term, though, the percentage of wealth going to the top 1% has dramatically increased, which is a root issue that is not improving. (The vast majority of us would be far-better off if there were higher taxes on the richest Americans.)
Over the long term, though, the percentage of wealth going to the top 1% has dramatically increased, which is a root issue that is not improving. (The vast majority of us would be far-better off if there were higher taxes on the richest Americans.)