The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense economic damage, but the harm has not been evenly felt. Workers who provide in-person services have borne the brunt of layoffs and wage reductions, as shown in Gallup data collected from April 17-May 17, 2020. Moreover, those in low-paying jobs are much more likely […] Read more »
Poll Hub: America Now
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, we introduce our latest endeavor! The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index provides insight into Americans’ feelings about their finances, health, and vision for the future. We discuss our reason for launching this new project and its baseline results. Then, we pick […] Read more »
The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index
The Marist Poll is pleased to announce the launch of The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index. This simple measure, developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides insight into Americans’ personal experiences and expectations for the future. The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index highlights a series of questions […] Read more »
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Stabilizes in May
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® held steady in May, following a sharp decline in April. The Index now stands at 86.6 (1985=100), up from 85.7 in April. … “Following two months of rapid decline, the free-fall in Confidence stopped in May,” says Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators […] Read more »
Economic Attitudes as the Country Starts to Reopen
As all 50 states start to re-engage sectors of their economy, most Americans continue to say the national economy is in poor condition and many are feeling financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic. When restrictions are lifted, reconnecting with friends and family, getting a haircut, and shopping for fun are […] Read more »
Gauging Concerns About Americans’ Personal Finances
We are gaining new information to help gauge the impact of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal financial situations. Two conclusions stand out from a reading of the data. Americans’ worries about the possibility of personal financial hardship are now about the same as their worries about getting the virus, a […] Read more »