President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as performing extremely well, with nearly full employment and over 3% growth in the economy. Many political leaders anticipate the 2020 presidential election will revolve around this positive national economic picture for the voters. But there’s always been a paradox with […] Read more »
More Optimism about Personal Finances, but Many Concerns Remain
Most Americans say their financial situation is good, but fewer expect things to improve over the next year. While most say their income has kept up with their expenses, 25% say it has fallen behind. While there has been some improvement in the public’s assessment of their financial circumstances since […] Read more »
Belief in Bootstraps Is Strongest Where Pulling Up Is Toughest
A widening income gap and sagging social mobility have left dents in the American dream. But the belief that anyone with enough gumption and grit can clamber to the top remains central to the nation’s self-image. And that could complicate Democratic efforts to frame the 2020 presidential election as a […] Read more »
Economic Optimism Jumps With Dow Jones, China Trade Hopes: IBD/TIPP Poll
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index jumped 3.4 points to 56.6 into strongly optimistic territory at the start of July. A resurgent Dow Jones and rising hopes for a China trade deal fueled a bounce after trade fears had dragged down sentiment. Readings over the neutral 50 level reflect optimism. CONT. […] Read more »
President Trump’s handling of the economy, taxes, and trade
Sixty-three percent of Americans describe the national economy as good, up from 53% in an AP-NORC Center poll conducted in January during the 35-day federal government shutdown. Fewer are giving the president credit for the economy. Forty-seven percent approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the economy and 51% disapprove, not […] Read more »
Trump’s Case for China Tariffs Fails to Persuade Americans
As President Trump weighs a possible resolution to his trade conflict with China, one factor may be pushing him toward a deal: His trade policies are broadly unpopular with American voters. Large majorities of Democrats and independents say the tariffs Mr. Trump has imposed on Chinese goods — and the […] Read more »