The coronavirus pandemic has united Americans of different races and income levels in deep pessimism about the economy, in contrast to the widely divergent views that prevailed before the crisis. Highly paid or less so, black or white, investors in the stock market or not, Americans largely expect a poor […] Read more »
CNN Poll of Polls: Trump’s approval ticks downward as economic worry mounts
A new CNN Poll of Polls finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating continuing to trend downward after he reached positive territory last month. In the new average, 45% approve of the way Trump is handling his job nationwide and 51% disapprove. CONT. Grace Sparks & Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Recent polls: […] Read more »
Economic Confidence Shows Record Drop
Americans’ evaluations of the economy have abruptly turned negative amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index is now -32, down from +22 in March. The 54-point drop is the largest one-month change in Gallup’s trend dating back to 1992, and it comes on the heels of last month’s 19-point […] Read more »
Consumer Comfort Index has surrendered all its gains – and more – since Trump took office
Consumer sentiment plummeted to its lowest of Donald Trump’s presidency this week, led by free-falling views of the national economy and the buying climate. Americans’ ratings of their own finances extended their losses as well. … At 44.5 on its 0-100 scale, the CCI today is its lowest since October […] Read more »
More Fear COVID-19 Illness Than Financial Harm
As the country endures an unprecedented shutdown of public life to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, more Americans are worried about contracting the illness (57%) than about experiencing severe financial problems from the disruption caused by it (48%). CONT. Lydia Saad, Gallup Read more »
Americans Say COVID-19 Hurting Mental Health Most
Government and public health officials in the U.S. have begun discussing when to reopen society, but as social distancing directives persist and school and business shutdowns wear on, Americans indicate their mental health will suffer before their physical or financial health does. CONT. Megan Brenan, Gallup Read more »