Americans More Pessimistic About Economic Future
Fewer than one-third of Americans now expect a stronger economy a year from now, and nearly half think it will be worse.
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September 20, 2021
September 10, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Decline in September
Economic confidence fell to 104.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down more than two points from August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline.
September 9, 2021
Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less
President Joe Biden has promised a pay increase for federal employees, but most Americans think government workers already have it made.
August 13, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines Again in August
Economic confidence fell to 106.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down more than two points from July, the third consecutive monthly decline.
July 23, 2021
Views Toward Job Market Improving
As the economy recovers from more than a year of COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become somewhat more optimistic about the job market in recent months.
July 9, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in July
Economic confidence fell to 108.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down nearly 10 points from June, the second consecutive monthly decline.
June 11, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines in June
Economic confidence fell to 118.8 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down nearly five points from May, the first decline following three consecutive months of rising confidence.
June 11, 2021
Americans Say Summer Jobs Important for Teens
Most Americans believe it’s important for young people to work during the summer, and don’t think it will be very difficult for teens to find jobs in the current economy.
May 25, 2021
Only 27% Think High School Graduates Have Necessary Job Skills
As millions of high school seniors prepare to receive their diplomas, most Americans doubt this year’s graduates are ready to enter the workforce or to succeed in college.
May 24, 2021
Americans See Tough Job Market for College Grads
In an economy still recovering from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans believe this year’s class of college graduates face a tough job market, and many doubt graduates have the skills they need.
May 19, 2021
Jobs: Are Robots Taking Over?
A majority of Americans think it’s likely that robots and computers will do most jobs in the future, but fewer than one-in-seven believe their own job could be done by a robot.
May 14, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rises to Highest Level Since November
Economic confidence rose to 123.7 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up more than nine points from April, the third consecutive monthly increase.
May 12, 2021
Inflation: Most Americans Are Concerned, Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising
Concerns about inflation are widespread, as Americans see higher prices for groceries and expect even higher prices in the future.
May 5, 2021
Americans Are Less Optimistic About Job Market
More than half of Americans say they know someone who is looking for a job, and their views on the current job market are worse than they’ve been in several years.
April 30, 2021
By More Than 3-to-1 Margin, Voters Say Capitalism Is Better Than Socialism
Despite all the criticism capitalism has endured in recent years, American voters still overwhelmingly prefer it to socialism.
April 12, 2021
Most Americans Support Raising Minimum Wage, But Not to $15
Democrats in Congress want to raise the hourly minimum wage to $15, but while most Americans support increasing the minimum – currently $7.25 an hour – they balk at proposals to more than double it.
April 9, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Rebound
Economic confidence rose to 114.1 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up more than four points from March, the second consecutive monthly increase.
March 30, 2021
Americans Expect Gas Prices to Keep Rising
Gasoline prices have risen sharply in recent months, and most Americans expect the price to keep going up.
March 26, 2021
Americans See Less Economic Opportunity
Confidence in the nation’s economic future has declined in the past two years, and fewer Americans now expect their own income to increase.
March 19, 2021
Taxes: Most Americans Say They Pay More Than Their Fair Share
At a time when President Biden is reported to be planning a major tax increase, a majority of Americans say they’re already paying more than their fair share of taxes.
