Biden Economic Message Clouded by Historically High Inflation

A.M. Edition for May 13. President Biden’s new economic policy message centers on spotlighting what the White House sees as ‘bright spots’ in the U.S. economy, including low unemployment and a high rate of household savings. But how can he do that against a backdrop of inflation, eroding consumer confidence and a growing risk of recession in the next year? WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe explains what recent polling and consumer surveys say about how Americans view the state of the economy. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices