The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased again in December, after an upward revision in November. The Index now stands at 115.8 (1985=100), up from 111.9 (an upward revision) in November. … “Consumer confidence improved further in December, following a very modest gain in November,” said Lynn Franco, Senior Director […] Read more »
Americans widely distrust Facebook, TikTok and Instagram with their data
… It’s the rare thing that Americans of all ages and across the political spectrum largely seem to agree on: They don’t trust social media services with their information and they view targeted ads as annoying and invasive, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll. Many Americans use social media […] Read more »
Poll Hub: Wrapping up 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, our team breaks down how Americans feel about everything from the holiday season to what the future holds in 2022. And the age-old question: will you be up when the ball drops or will you be fast asleep? Marist Institute for Public Opinion The OPINION […] Read more »
Economic Confidence in U.S. Matches Early Pandemic Low
With inflation in the U.S. at its highest point since 1982, Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped to where it was in April 2020, when nationwide shutdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the nation into a recession. Concern about the economy, as evidenced by the increasing percentage […] Read more »
Biden’s economic ratings are worse than Carter’s
President Joe Biden is struggling in the minds of the American public. While his approval rating is down on a slew of issues, his difficulties are perhaps most noticeable on the economy. Biden now sports the lowest net economic rating of any president at this point through their first term […] Read more »
Holiday Celebrations as the Pandemic Persists
The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on holiday celebrations last year. But even though the pandemic is far from over, Americans are looking forward to making merry with friends and family this December. Americans were just as likely to give presents the past two years as they are this holiday […] Read more »