Sir Issac Newton didn't necessarily say that an economy in downward motion stays in downward motion, but that won't stop Americans from believing it.
After a tumultuous last few years mentally, sociopolitically, and economically, it would be tough to blame people for not feeling too optimistic entering the new year, which is traditionally a time for hope and a fresh start. But a new poll from Gallup, which surveyed more than 1,800 American adults, found that eight out of 10 respondents expect 2023 to be another year of economic difficulty, with higher taxes and an increased budget deficit.
