Americans feel good about the economy, but not so good about Donald Trump

Chicago

ALMOST six months into Donald Trump's presidency, Americans are feeling fairly optimistic about their jobs, the strength of the US economy, and their own fortunes.

That should be welcome news for the president, except for one thing: The public's confidence largely appears to be in spite of Mr Trump, not because of him.

The latest Bloomberg National Poll shows 58 per cent of Americans believe they're moving closer to realising their own career and financial aspirations, tied for the highest recorded in the poll since the question was first asked in February 2013.

A majority expect the US stock market to be higher by the end of this year, while 30 per ce…