With Americans feeling increasingly optimistic about the coronavirus pandemic, just 8% now mention it as the most important problem in the U.S., the lowest point since it began. This is a decline of seven percentage points since May and 12 points since April. The highest percentage citing COVID-19 was 45% […] Read more »
Consumer Confidence Increased in June
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved further in June, following gains in each of the previous four months. The Index now stands at 127.3 (1985=100), up from 120.0 (an upward revision) in May. … “Consumer confidence increased in June and is currently at its highest level since the onset […] Read more »
Is Biden losing steam?
We are about halfway through the year; the Biden administration a little less so. Wow, time flies. America has reemerged into the world. Look at all the people out and about, traffic; long lines; mask-less interactions. It almost seems normal. The Biden administration has effectively managed the pandemic via its […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: 83% worry about inflation, majority says benefits hurting economy
Most voters worry about inflation, as sizable majorities call gas and grocery prices a financial hardship. At the same time, they think the federal government’s additional unemployment benefits were a necessary lifeline during the pandemic, but are damaging the economy now. That’s according to the latest Fox News national survey. […] Read more »
Consumer sentiment reached a new pandemic high this week
Consumer sentiment reached a new pandemic high this week as Americans shook off inflation pressure, pushing ratings of the national economy and the buying climate to their best in nearly 15 months. Expectations are up as well: Nearly four in 10 say the economy is getting better, the most since […] Read more »
Biden Spending Plans Remain Popular
Joe Biden’s job rating has taken a dip as progress on his spending plans has stalled. The latest Monmouth University Poll finds a majority of the American public continues to support these plans despite concerns about a potential rise in consumer prices as a result. One question is whether the […] Read more »