Heather Long

"Americans are getting squeezed financially. This isn't just 'bad vibes' about the economy. There is real pain, especially for middle-class and lower-income households."

"Americans are getting squeezed financially by inflation that’s back at a three-year high."

"Inflation is so high that it's erasing all wage gains."

"This is the key concern as the war in Iran enters the second month – will the oil price shock turn into a demand destruction shock?"

"Rising gas, diesel and airfare prices are already surging and squeezing American households."

"It’s going to get a lot worse before there’s any relief."