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 »
Most Americans Support Tough Stance Toward China on Human Rights, Economic Issues
President Joe Biden has inherited a complicated U.S.-China relationship that includes a trade war, mutually imposed sanctions on high-ranking officials, tensions flaring over human rights issues, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and an American public with deeply negative feelings toward China. Roughly nine-in-ten U.S. adults (89%) consider China a competitor or […] Read more »
3 in 4 Say Congress Isn’t Doing Enough to Help People Who Lost Jobs or Income Due to the Pandemic
As Congress considers an additional $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, more than a third (37%) of Americans say that someone in their household has had trouble paying basic living expenses over the past three months, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. … The poll finds broad bipartisan agreement that […] Read more »
2 in 3 adults think race, ethnicity or national origin affects job opportunities
A new Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey finds that in 27 countries, an average of 65% of all adults think that, in their country, someone’s race, ethnicity, or national origin influences their employment opportunities. When considering their own race, ethnicity, or national origin, more than one third say it has impacted […] Read more »
Majority of Americans Confident in Biden’s Handling of Foreign Policy as Term Begins
President Joe Biden begins his term with a majority of Americans having confidence in his ability to handle international affairs. In a new Pew Research Center survey, 60% of U.S. adults have confidence in Biden on foreign policy – fewer than said the same of Barack Obama as his presidency […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Improved in February
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved again in February, after increasing in January. The Index now stands at 91.3 (1985=100), up from 88.9 in January. … “After three months of consecutive declines in the Present Situation Index, consumers’ assessment of current conditions improved in February,” said Lynn Franco, Senior […] Read more »