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Consumer sentiment measures are generally falling. But that isn’t the case for everyone.



It’s no secret that Americans are frustrated by the economy: Consumer sentiment has fallen for four straight months to one of its lowest levels on record, according to a closely watched metric from the University of Michigan.

In surveys, people report feeling exasperated by high prices and slowing incomes. The job market is weakening, and the stock market has been inching down from last month’s record highs. A measure by the Conference Board released Tuesday showed a sharp decline in consumer confidence in November.

“Consumer economic sentiment is suffering,” said Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet. “People are concerned about affordability, the labor market and business conditions.”

But not everyone is equally upset. A closer look at the data shows considerable variance based on factors such as a person’s age, income and political leaning. Some people are even feeling better about their finances now than they were a few months ago.

Here, in four charts, is a breakdown of who is feeling relatively good about the economy — and who isn’t.