The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased in November, following an increase in October. The Index now stands at 109.5 (1985=100), down from 111.6 in October. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell to 142.5 from 145.5 last month. The Expectations Index—based on […] Read more »
Poll Hub: Americans’ Economic Concerns & Women’s Sports
Our new NPR/Marist Poll digs into the top economic concerns of Americans and how the Build Back Better bill may – or may not – impact Joe Biden’s falling approval ratings. Then, we talk with the Director of the Center for Sports Communication at Marist College to look at our […] Read more »
Biden hits a new low in the NPR/Marist poll as inflation concerns rise
Americans’ most pressing economic concern is inflation, and it’s contributing to a decline in how they view President Biden, according to a new NPR/Marist poll. Biden’s approval is down to 42%, the lowest recorded in the survey since Biden took office. And a slim majority also says he hasn’t fulfilled […] Read more »
Economic Concerns Hit Pandemic High; Still Low Historically
Americans’ concern about the economy, as measured by the percentage who mention any economic issue as the most important problem facing the U.S., has reached a high point during the pandemic. Twenty-six percent of Americans now cite an economic concern — such as inflation, unemployment or the economy in general […] Read more »
Gas prices are up, but red America may be paying more
As Thanksgiving and Christmas near, it’s not uncommon for consumers to grouse about gas prices. It’s as much a holiday tradition as Hallmark movies. But this year, the story is a little different. The last 12 months have seen a spike in gasoline prices as life has returned to something […] Read more »
Rising prices take toll on Americans’ wallets — and Biden’s numbers
This year may have seen unemployment drop, stocks rise, and continued — albeit slowing — growth, but those are all big-picture, “macro” numbers for the U.S. economy. On the ground, for Americans staring at spiraling digits on gas pumps and grocery registers, the numbers they’re watching are rising prices. And […] Read more »