Most Americans are not familiar with the term “Environmental, social and governance” (ESG), but the principles behind it resonate with them. Majorities of U.S. adults say that how well companies promote certain environmental and social goals, as well as whether they engage in good corporate governance, matters to them when […] Read more »
Record concerns about rising prices
A falloff in consumer confidence in May is due to surging inflation that consumers anticipate will persist in the year ahead, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Record proportions of consumers reported higher prices across a wide range of discretionary purchases, including homes, vehicles and household durables. […] Read more »
Consumer Confidence Holds Steady In May
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® held steady in May, following a gain in April. The Index now stands at 117.2 (1985=100), down marginally from 117.5 in April. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—increased from 131.9 to 144.3. However, the Expectations Index—based […] Read more »
U.S. Satisfaction Stable as Economic Confidence Dips
Americans’ satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. is unchanged even as their confidence in the economy has shifted from slightly optimistic to slightly pessimistic. Thirty-six percent of Americans in May are satisfied with the way things are going, the third consecutive month the figure has topped […] Read more »
Economic factors are top priority when Americans decide where to live
How far people’s money will go — and how easy it will be to earn it — are at the top of Americans’ minds when they think about where they would like to live. When asked what is the most important factor in deciding where to live, Americans put employment […] Read more »
Personal Finance Ratings Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Americans’ ratings of their personal finances advanced this week to entirely erase their pandemic losses, lifting the overall Consumer Comfort Index to a 13-month peak. Economic expectations gained as well, to their best in 15 months. CONTINUED — pdf Langer Research Associates The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of […] Read more »