The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy

A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

# The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/boomcession-econonomy-gdp-recession-consumer-sentiment.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*