Amid growing global energy demand and rising carbon dioxide emissions, majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050. Still, Americans stop short of backing a […] Read more »
Public’s Top Priority for 2022: Strengthening the Nation’s Economy
As the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year, more Americans view strengthening the U.S. economy as a top policy priority than say the same about dealing with COVID-19. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the public’s policy agenda. … As in […] Read more »
Most Americans have come out ahead economically in the pandemic, despite inflation
Public discontent with America’s pandemic-battered economy obscures the good news: Even after inflation, most of the country has been coming out ahead. Red-hot demand for labor means lower-income workers can command wage increases that outpace rising prices. So can middle-income workers who switch jobs. Relief checks approved by lawmakers of […] Read more »
Consumer sentiment sinks to decade low
Consumer sentiment fell throughout January, posting a cumulative loss of 4.8%, sinking to its lowest level since November 2011, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Delta and Omicron variants were largely responsible, but other factors, some of which were initially triggered by COVID-19, have become independent […] Read more »
Growth Is Surging in Biden’s Economy. Why Don’t Voters Feel Better?
President Biden is contending with an uncomfortable disconnect: The economy grew at the fastest pace since 1984 last year, but voters are downright pessimistic about economic conditions and their own financial prospects. The divide traces back to the lingering pandemic and high prices, economists said. … The contrast between how […] Read more »
Americans Expect Inflation to Persist Over Next Six Months
More Americans expect several key U.S. economic trends to continue in the direction they have generally gone over the past several months rather than to reverse course. This includes predictions of rising inflation, rising stock values and declining unemployment. CONTINUED Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily […] Read more »