The economy may look strong on paper, but Americans are more worried than ever about losing their jobs as fears of a “vibecession” take hold.
The portmanteau “vibecession,” coined by Gen-Z economist and TikTok star Kyla Scanlon, refers to the disconnect that occurs when public financial sentiment is negative even though the economy isn’t in a recession. Given the growing chasm between the stock market and job anxiety, the phenomenon appears to be in full swing.
