Most Americans Don’t See Brighter Future for Children
Economic pessimism has taken hold and fewer Americans believe today’s children will be better off than their parents.
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February 15, 2022
February 11, 2022
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in February
Economic confidence fell to 96.5 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, eight-tenths of a point lower than January. This second consecutive month of declines brings the index to its lowest point since May 2020.
February 1, 2022
Americans Still Like Amazon, But Worry About Local Business
While a majority of Americans have positive opinions about Amazon, they fear local businesses will suffer from the online competition.
January 26, 2022
Most Workers Don’t Expect Wage Increases
American workers are now less optimistic they’ll get a raise soon, but most plan to hold on to the job they’ve got.
January 24, 2022
More Now View the Economy as Unfair, Especially to Minorities
Voters increasingly see the U.S. economy as being unfair, and think it is especially unfair to blacks and Hispanics.
January 14, 2022
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down in January
Economic confidence fell to 97.3 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly two points lower than December. January’s decline follows two consecutive months of gains since hitting 96.6 in October, which was the lowest index since May 2020.
December 10, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rises in December
Economic confidence rose to 98.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, two points higher than November. This is the second consecutive monthly gain since October, which was the lowest index since May 2020.
November 19, 2021
Americans Take More Negative View of Job Market
Public perception of the job market has shifted toward pessimism, and more Americans now expect the employment picture to get worse than better.
November 12, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Remains Low in November
Economic confidence rose to 96.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, less than one point higher than October, which was the lowest index level since May 2020.
November 12, 2021
82% Worry Supply-Chain Problems Could Cause Shortages
As the supply-chain crisis continues, an overwhelming majority of voters are worried about potential shortages of basic supplies, and most think President Joe Biden’s administration is not doing enough about the problem.
October 21, 2021
Inflation: Most Americans Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising
More than half of Americans say rising grocery prices have changed the way they eat, and they expect to pay even more in the future.
October 14, 2021
Americans Concerned About Supply Chain Crisis, Expect Federal Action
Problems affecting the U.S. supply chain have a majority of Americans concerned, as they are already noticing shortages in stores, and they expect the federal government to take action to solve the crisis.
October 8, 2021
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Hits New Low in October
Economic confidence fell to 96.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down more than seven points from September, the fifth consecutive monthly decline. This is the lowest index level since May 2020.
October 7, 2021
Homeowners Remain Confident in Housing Market
Whatever else Americans may be worried or unhappy about, they still believe that home ownership is a good investment.
October 1, 2021
Most Americans Don’t Want Electric Cars
Despite all the talk about “green” technology as a way to fight climate change, most Americans don’t think electric vehicles are practical now and don’t expect them to replace gasoline-powered cars soon.
September 30, 2021
Americans Expect Still Higher Gasoline Prices
Most Americans have noticed they’re paying more at the pump lately, and they expect the price of gasoline to keep going up.
September 20, 2021
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.
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.
