73% of Millennials Believe U.S. Economy is Heading Toward a Recession or Already in One

Millennials, defined as those born between 1981 and 1996, make up a significant portion of the workforce and are often considered critical drivers of the economy. However, a recent analysis conducted by TradingPlatforms.com revealed that Millennials are pessimistic about the current and future state of the U.S. economy.

The analysis found that 73% of Millennials believe the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession or already in one, compared to 70% of Gen Xers (born 1965-1980) and 62% of Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) who also believe a recession is coming or has already arrived.

TradingPlatforms.com financial analyst Edith Reads commented on the data, “It’s interesting to see such a disparity in opinion between Millennials and the older generations. Though it could be that Millennials are more aware of the current economic environment due to their age, this data suggests they may also be more pessimistic than their elders.”

With Millennials making up about one-fourth of the U.S. population, it is essential to understand their unique perspective on the economy and what businesses can do to support them during these uncertain times.

A Recession is Coming

US economic data shows that a recession could be on the horizon. Chris Watling, chief executive of financial advisory firm Longview Economics, recently said there was “pretty compelling” and “brutally bad” data indicating a recession is coming. This was followed by the Conference Board reporting that its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. fell by 1.2% in March, signaling economic weakness could soon intensify and the phenomenon is affecting various sectors in the US.

It appears Millennials are aware of these signs and are particularly pessimistic about the current and future state of the US economy. With Millennials making up a significant portion of the workforce, businesses should take heed and begin formulating strategies to weather the economic storm.

Further research is needed to understand how Millennials’ opinions on the current and future state of the U.S. economy could affect consumer spending and various sectors in the US. Understanding this could help businesses better prepare for a potential recession.

The US Federal Reserve is keeping an eye on the economy and is prepared to take action to help mitigate any damage caused by a recession. It is essential for businesses to stay abreast of the latest developments and have contingency plans in place so that if a recession does hit, they can be better positioned to weather the storm.