A nationwide survey conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 53% of Americans view the cost of groceries as a major source of stress, outpacing worries about housing (47%) and healthcare (42%). The results, released this week, point to persistent anxiety over day-to-day living expenses even as headline inflation has moderated from last year’s peaks. The poll also shows 43% of respondents are stressed about the amount they have in savings, underscoring concerns about households’ financial cushions. In a separate survey, roughly one-third of U.S. adults said their family’s finances have deteriorated over the past year, while 40% reported no significant change. The findings add to a growing body of evidence, including recent Bloomberg analysis, that financial anxiety is mounting across income groups despite a resilient labor market. Economists say sustained pressure on essentials such as food could weigh on consumer confidence heading into the year-end shopping season.