Economic optimism in the United States is surging, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, with several key components hitting all-time highs, but it’s not helping the president. CONT. Steve Liesman, CNBC Read more »
Nonretirees to Rely More on Social Security
Since 2001, nonretired Americans have become somewhat more likely to say Social Security will be “a major source” of income in their retirement. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Finance Elite in Vegas: Long Live Trump! Or Pence. Whichever
As Donald Trump’s ballooning scandals sent stocks tumbling Wednesday, hedge fund managers gathered at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for one of the industry’s most popular conferences. … Many attendees this year stand to profit if Trump fulfills his promise to slash taxes and Wall Street regulation. So why weren’t […] Read more »
We Asked People What They Know About Taxes. See If You Know The Answers
Back in 2012, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s campaign suffered a blow when a tape was leaked of him grousing that 47 percent of Americans don’t pay federal income tax. It was one of the biggest gaffes of the presidential campaign, but a new poll conducted by Ipsos for NPR […] Read more »
Environmental Activists Put Their Beliefs Into Action
A solid majority of Americans (62%) support environmentalism through actions or sympathetic feelings toward the cause, but fewer than one in five (17%) consider themselves environmental activists. These self-identified activists differ in both attitudes and actions from those who are sympathetic but not active. CONT. Jim Norman, Gallup Read more »
Voters support cutting regulations in abstract not reality
Americans state that they support the concept of the Republican and Trump economic policies on cutting taxes and regulations, but they do not actually support cutting taxes and regulations. They are overwhelmingly opposed to cutting corporate income tax and overwhelmingly favor tax increase for higher income. Further there is strong […] Read more »