The Federal Reserve's annual survey shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans were worried about high prices last year, while a growing number felt anxious about the job market. Amid nearly zero job growth last year, 42% of adults said finding or keeping a job was a secondary or primary concern, up from 37% in 2024. Meanwhile, about 90% of respondents expressed concern over rising prices.The report indicated that 73% of adults described their financial situation as "doing okay" or "living comfortably" last year, unchanged from the 2024 survey. However, this proportion declined significantly among those without a high school diploma, African Americans, individuals under the age of 30, and those with annual income below USD25,000.Related NewsIndustrial Production MoM for Apr in United States is 0.7%, higher than the previous value of -0.5%. The forecast was 0.3%.The survey also asked about the use of artificial intelligence for the first time. One-quarter of respondents reported using generative AI at work in the past month. Among those who had used it, 81% said AI helped save time and were more inclined to believe that AI could enhance their career development rather than replace their jobs. (mn/da)
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