Afford Anything · Friday, July 31, 2026
Beth Kobliner observes a concerning trend where younger adults (18-34) are now more pessimistic about the economy than older demographics (55+). This sentiment reversal is described as a 'freaky Friday switch,' indicating that the economic burdens are disproportionately felt by the younger generation.
“And right now 18 to 34 year olds are more pessimistic when it comes to that measure than people in the 55 plus category, which is me.”
“So I think it's almost like a big, almost a freaky Friday switch that young people now are feeling the burdens of the economy and how they see their futures.”