As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of racial injustice, majorities in the U.S. still believe Black and White Americans have the same chances to obtain a good education, affordable housing or any job for which they are qualified. Yet, the percentages saying the opportunities are equally good […] Read more »
Pandemic Financially Imperils Nearly Half Of American Households
Cynthia Maclin cannot get out of bed most days. Chronic lung disease leaves her short of breath and ended her 45-year career as a medical administrator. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in her hometown of Chicago, and Maclin has already lost eight friends and family members to the virus, […] Read more »
Workers’ Worries Spike Amid COVID’s Economic Impact
As the U.S. continues to reel from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with unprecedented closure of businesses and public health restrictions to stem the spread of the disease, American workers’ worries about setbacks to their employment have spiked. More than a quarter, 27% of U.S. workers now say […] Read more »
Broad Bipartisan Support for Additional Stimulus
As Congress and the Trump administration remain deadlocked in talks over the next coronavirus stimulus package, seven in 10 Americans (70%) say they would support the government sending an additional economic impact payment (EIP) to all qualified adults. CONT. Grant Buckles, Gallup Read more »
Despite Widespread Pain, Economy Remains Strong Selling Point For Trump
Almost 30 million people are now collecting unemployment benefits. Yet President Trump still gets relatively high marks for his handling of the economy. As Republicans focus on “opportunity” at their convention Tuesday, the economy remains one of the president’s strongest selling points. … “What’s going on is the memory of […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased in August, after declining in July. The Index now stands at 84.8 (1985=100), down from 91.7 in July. … “Consumer Confidence declined in August for the second consecutive month,” said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. “The Present […] Read more »