Americans’ ratings of the national economy rose sharply in the past two weeks, lifting the overall Consumer Comfort Index to a new pandemic high as the country gradually reopens from its year-long quarantine. The weekly index hit a one-year peak of 50.0 on its 0-100 scale, its best since last […] Read more »
Widespread Support for Biden’s Coronavirus and Economic Relief Law
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy, and a majority of adults favor the Biden administration’s landmark $1.9 trillion coronavirus and economic relief package known as the American Rescue Plan Act. Only 25% oppose the law, which provides funding and economic aid to individuals, businesses, schools, and state and […] Read more »
Sharply Fewer in U.S. View Foreign Trade as Opportunity
Americans are far less likely now than they were a year ago to view foreign trade as an opportunity for U.S. economic growth rather than a threat to the economy. Sixty-three percent of Americans have positive views of trade, down from 79% in 2020. The current figure is the lowest […] Read more »
Pessimistic View of Race Relations Exists Among Majority of Americans
As an element of American life, a majority of people in the country view the state of race relations as mostly bad according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll. The poll, a partnership between Grinnell College and J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Company, was released […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Surged in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® surged in March to its highest reading in a year, after a modest increase in February. The Index now stands at 109.7 (1985=100), up from 90.4 in February. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—climbed from 89.6 […] Read more »
NPR/Marist Poll: Biden Gets High Marks On COVID-19. It’s Not The Case On Immigration
Americans say President Biden is faring well when it comes to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and, to a lesser extent, the economy, a new NPR/Marist poll finds. But immigration looks like it will continue to be a thorn in the president’s side. The survey out Tuesday also finds […] Read more »