Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Dips in August
Economic confidence decreased to 111.8 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than July.
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August 15, 2025
August 8, 2025
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Down Slightly
National unemployment was 7.9% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, down slightly from 8.2% last month and significantly more than the 4.2% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today.
July 24, 2025
36% Now Expect Rising Stock Market
Expectations of higher stock prices have cooled somewhat since the first month of President Donald Trump’s second term.
July 18, 2025
Inflation Remains a Concern for Most
More than three-quarters of Americans are still worried about inflation, particularly higher grocery prices.
July 14, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Hits 4-Year High in July
Economic confidence increased to 115.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than three points higher than June.
July 8, 2025
Housing Market Confidence Slips
Fewer homeowners are now optimistic about the resale value of their homes.
June 25, 2025
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Doesn’t Help National Debt Concerns
Voters are overwhelmingly concerned about America’s $37 trillion national debt, and few think the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” will address the problem.
June 12, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rises in June
Economic confidence increased to 112.1 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than five points lower than in May.
May 15, 2025
41% Report Their Personal Finances Are Worse
Fewer than one-in-five Americans say their financial situation has improved, and are more than twice as likely to say it’s gotten worse
May 9, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Drops in May
Economic confidence decreased to 106.7 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than April.
April 11, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Bounces Back in April
Economic confidence increased to 111.3 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points higher than March.
April 9, 2025
Tax Time: Many Pushing April 15 Deadline
Less than a week before the Internal Revenue Service deadline, more than a third of Americans haven’t filed their income taxes yet.
April 1, 2025
Americans See Decline in Economic Opportunity
So far at least, Americans aren’t feeling any boost in economic opportunity from having President Donald Trump back in the White House.
March 26, 2025
Stock Market Worries Most Americans
Although the stock market has rebounded from its recent decline, a majority of Americans are still worried – and think a major recession may be ahead.
March 18, 2025
Inflation: Most Still See High Grocery Prices
A majority of Americans report higher food costs, and inflation continues to impact the nation’s eating habits.
March 14, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Slips in March
Economic confidence deccreased to 107.2 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than February.
March 12, 2025
Fewer Taxpayers Expect Refund This Year
A little more than a month before the Internal Revenue Service deadline, most Americans have not yet filed their income taxes, and fewer of them expect a refund compared to last year
February 26, 2025
Worries About Gas Prices Have Eased
Americans are now paying about 50 cents a gallon less for gasoline than they were a few months ago, but many still think the price could go up again.
February 20, 2025
Early Income Tax Filing Keeps Steady
The number of American who’ve already filed their income taxes is keeping up with last year’s pace.
February 18, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Jumps in February
Economic confidence increased to 111.3 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly eight points higher than January.
