August 03, 2023
High prices are hitting everyone’s pocketbooks in the US and Canada, but Gen Z seems to be feeling it less than the rest of us this summer, according to recent polling data from Maru Public Opinion.
“This enthusiasm among the youngest, more confident young adults,” says Maru Executive VP John Wright, “has disproportionately fueled optimism and pushed up national averages in some key elements of our monthly index, where most others are feeling more negative or worse off about their own financial situation or the economic prospects for the nation.”
Whether it’s naivety, because they are enjoying the summer at home with their parents, or benefitting from an overheated job market, a much higher percentage of Gen Z has seen their financial conditions improve in the last month. They are also far more likely to think the economy is moving in the right direction, which is good news for President Joe Biden, who needs to get younger voters to the polls in 2024.
We take a look at the numbers.
More For You
- YouTube
It's been a busy year for SCOTUS, and some major Court rulings are still looming. Yale legal scholar Emily Bazelon previews the cases that could reshape presidential power.
Most Popular
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung leaves after giving a speech on the Government's first supplemetary budget bill of 2026 at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, 02 April 2026.
JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung's Democratic Party is poised to win 11 of 16 municipal races, a reversal from four years ago when the now-disgraced PPP dominated. But Lee’s surging popularity has foreign policy ramifications.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Bank of America is investing in the legacy of leadership — committing $5M to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and conserving 110 presidential portraits at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, so the history of leaders who defined our nation is preserved for generations to come. Learn more here.
Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.
© 2025 GZERO Media. All Rights Reserved | A Eurasia Group media company.