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June 17, 2020
June 12, 2020
Economic, Consumer Confidence Rebound to 2016 Election Levels
As more of the country exits the lockdown and the stock market climbs to pre-pandemic levels, economic confidence is on the rebound, jumping 16 points from last month to 109.8 in June. This finding is comparable to the level of confidence Americans held just prior to President Trump’s 2016 election.
June 5, 2020
51% Say An Immediate Family Member Has Returned to Work
The vast majority of Americans say their home states have begun to loosen their coronavirus lockdowns, with just over half reporting that someone in their immediate family has been able to return to work.
May 22, 2020
Most Agree With Trump’s Temporary Cutback in Regulating Small Business
Voters come down strongly on the side of small businesses, with most in favor of President Trump’s plan to loosen government regulation on them while they recover from the coronavirus lockdown.
May 15, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Question Economy But Still Have Faith in Their Own Wallets
As parts of the country slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdown, economic confidence has slowed from April’s rapid descent, dropping just one point to 93.7 in May. But this is the lowest finding in six years of surveying and six points below the April 2014 baseline.
May 13, 2020
Most Democrats Favor $2,000 Monthly Government Checks To Boost Coronavirus Economy
Voters agree government money isn’t enough to counter the coronavirus economic crash, but most Democrats think $2,000 monthly payments to Americans who earn less than $120,000 a year are necessary even as the lockdown begins to break down.
April 21, 2020
40% Say Immediate Family Member Out of Work Thanks to Coronavirus
Financial anxiety over the coronavirus has eased slightly, even as more Americans report a close family member out of work.
April 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic, Spending Confidence Plunges – But It Depends on Who You Ask
As the coronavirus closes many businesses and takes the stock market on a thrill ride, confidence in the U.S. economy plunged, dropping a staggering 45 points from last month to 94.6 in the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index. This is the lowest finding in six years of surveying and four points below the April 2014 baseline.
April 7, 2020
Americans Doubt Government $$$ Can Counter Virus’ Economic Impact
Americans say government money is not the ultimate answer to the financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus. Most worry the government will run out of cash if the aid packages continue.
March 27, 2020
21% Will Wait To July 15 To File Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service in response to the coronavirus outbreak has extended the deadline for filing 2019 income taxes to July 15, but a sizable majority of Americans plan to file by April 15 as usual. More than ever are worried about an IRS audit this year, though.
March 25, 2020
More Than Ever Feel Overtaxed
Most Americans continue to think the majority of taxpayers are honest when they file their taxes, even though more than ever believe they personally pay too much.
March 13, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Jittery – But Not Panicked – About the Economy
With the coronavirus and falling oil prices battering the economy, economic confidence dropped four points this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 140.0. This is the lowest finding since October after confidence had spiked to a five-year high in January.
March 4, 2020
Americans Are Filing Taxes At A Record Clip
Americans are evidently more eager to file their income taxes than they have been in years, even though the number who expect a refund is little changed.
February 20, 2020
Voters Give Trump The Edge Over Obama For Improved Economy
Former President Obama took credit for the booming economy in a tweet earlier this week, but voters still tend to think President Trump deserves more of the credit.
February 14, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Backs Off January's Record High
After spiking to a five-year high in January, economic confidence fell back four points this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 143.9. But it still remains in record high territory.
January 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: 2020 Kicks Off With Record-Breaking Confidence in the Economy
The economy continues to wow this month with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hitting 147.8 in January, up 3.5 points from last month and smashing through the five-year high.
January 3, 2020
Voters Trust Trump On Economy More Than Congress But Not Themselves
Voters trust President Trump more than the average member of Congress or the average reporter when it comes to the economy, but most continue to trust themselves the most.
December 13, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: New High of 62% Give Economy Positive Reviews
Americans are feeling better than ever about the economy. The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index hit 144.3 in December, up one point from last month and just shy of the five-year peak reached early last year.
November 15, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Confidence in Personal Finances, Spending Jump to Record Highs
As overall confidence in the economy continues to hover near record highs, Americans are now feeling it in their wallets as well with sentiments on their own personal finances and anticipated spending shattering previous highs.
November 14, 2019
Americans Stay Positive About Jobs Picture
Americans see a better job market these days and tend to think it will stay that way. For Democrats more than others, though, more government hiring is the way to go.
