Heading into Tuesday’s critical midterm elections, Democrats retain their advantage in the battle for the House, but Republicans could be buoyed by increasingly positive assessments of the economy and by President Trump’s harsh focus on the issues of immigration and border security, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News national […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased Again in October
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased again in October, following a modest improvement in September. The Index now stands at 137.9 (1985=100), up from 135.3 in September. … “Consumer Confidence increased in October, following a modest gain in September, and remains at levels last seen in the fall of […] Read more »
More Latinos Have Serious Concerns About Their Place in America Under Trump
Half of Latinos say their situation in the U.S. has worsened over the past year, up from 32% in the weeks after Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election and the highest level since the Great Recession. In addition, more say they have serious concerns about their place in American […] Read more »
President Trump, health care drive midterm elections
Less than three weeks until Election Day, voters are thinking most about health care, the economy, and reining in President Trump — and Democratic candidates are benefitting. Currently, 49 percent of likely voters back the Democratic candidate in their House district and 42 percent the Republican, according to a new […] Read more »
U.S. Economic Assessments Best in Nearly Two Decades
Americans’ evaluations of current U.S. economic conditions and the economy’s trajectory have not been more upbeat since 2000. Currently, 54% of Americans rate economic conditions as “excellent” or “good,” and just 12% as “poor.” Also, by 57% to 34%, more Americans say the economy is getting better than say it […] Read more »
Don’t expect a big Democratic wave this fall, a new CNBC poll says
With economic optimism soaring in the country, will Democrats be able to sweep to power in either house of Congress or will buoyant sentiment help Republicans keep hold of their Congressional majorities? The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey offers mixed signals, but leans against a wave Democratic election like that […] Read more »