President Biden’s approval rating dipped for the third straight month in the new IBD/TIPP Poll. Yet he’s still enjoying a relative honeymoon as he ramps up his drive for a major expansion of infrastructure and social benefits, paid for with tax hikes on corporations and investment gains. … The May […] Read more »
U.S. consumer confidence passes pre-pandemic levels
Americans’ consumer sentiment surpasses levels last seen just before the March 2020 lockdowns as the Overall Confidence Index in this week’s Ipsos-Forbes Advisor U.S. Consumer Confidence Tracker hits 61.2. This week’s score is less than 3 points shy of its historical record of 63.8 high of May 2018. Other sub-indices […] Read more »
U.S. Economy Optimism Hits Covid-Era High On Vaccines, Stimulus
Optimism over the U.S. economy keeps skipping ahead to new Covid-era highs, propelled by vaccines and stimulus checks. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, an early monthly read on consumer confidence, rose one point to 56.4 in April, after jumping 3.5 points in March. Readings above the neutral 50 level reflect […] Read more »
Consumer confidence reaches pre-pandemic levels
Consumer confidence closes in on levels of optimism last seen in early March 2020, reading at 59.7 in this week’s Ipsos-Forbes Advisor U.S. Consumer Confidence Tracker. This represents an increase of 1.4 points from the week prior and is now statistically on par with the March 2020 pre-pandemic reading of […] Read more »
Americans see better days ahead in pandemic and economy
Though “exhausted” from a year-long pandemic, confidence about containing the coronavirus is hitting new highs as more vaccines roll out, and Americans say they’re also “grateful” and widely optimistic about the coming months. The economy seems poised for its own shot in the arm, with Americans bullish about its prospects, […] Read more »
Poll Hub: The National Outlook
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, the mood of America remains cautiously optimistic. But, what’s driving Americans’ outlook. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index. Then, the economy and COVID-19 have been the focus in the United States and rightfully so. But, there’s another […] Read more »