Americans continue to recognize a robust U.S. job market, with 65% saying that it is a good time to find a “quality job,” similar to 67% in May. These are the highest readings in Gallup’s 17-year history of tracking this measure of Americans’ views of the employment situation. CONT. Frank […] Read more »
What Do Americans Really Know About Trade?
President Donald Trump has made the issue of trade and tariffs a centerpiece of his recent policymaking — but it’s not necessarily one Americans know a lot about. This episode explores new data measuring Americans’ attitudes and beliefs about trade policy with Gallup Senior Scientist Justin Wolfers, professor of economics […] Read more »
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in June
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased in June, following an increase in May. The Index now stands at 126.4 (1985=100), down from 128.8 in May. CONT. Conference Board Read more »
CNBC survey: Majority of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy for the first time
For the first time since President Donald Trump took office, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows more than half the public approving his handling of the economy, and it appears to be having some impact on his overall job approval rating. The president’s economic approval rating surged 6 points to […] Read more »
In Trump’s trade war, China takes aim at vulnerable counties
Immigration may have dominated the week’s news cycle, but far from the southern border, the Trump Administration’s trade war is starting to have real impacts on farmers who grow everything from corn to cotton. And one of the biggest stories for the 2018 midterms may be developing around China, a […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Americans don’t support Trump’s tariffs or foreign policy
Six-in-10 Americans would rather maintain good relationships with countries that have been close allies to the US than impose tariffs to protect US industries, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS. CONT. Grace Sparks, CNN Read more »