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April 17, 2024

Inflation Still Taking a Bite Out of Grocery Budgets

Americans are still seeing higher prices at the grocery store, and most have changed their eating habits to deal with the effect of inflation.

March 27, 2024

The Economy, Stupid: Americans Prioritize Growth Over Fairness

When it comes to economic policy, encouraging growth matters more to Americans than promoting fairness.

March 6, 2024

Americans Less Worried About Another Great Depression Ahead

Even though most Americans aren’t confident that the stock market will keep rising, they are less worried about economic catastrophe in the near future.

February 15, 2024

Two-Thirds of Workers Say Incomes Haven’t Kept Up With Inflation

More American workers now say their wages aren’t keeping up with inflation.

January 4, 2024

Just 34% See Better Economy in 2024

President Joe Biden says the economy is “all good,” but barely a third of Americans expect their financial situation to improve in 2024.

December 27, 2023

41% Say Their Financial Situation Is Worse

By a 24-point margin, more Americans say their personal finances have gotten worse than better, and only a quarter expect their situation to improve in the months ahead.

December 15, 2023

Jobs? No Problem, Say Most Americans

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe almost anyone can find a job, and almost half still see work as the best way out of poverty.

November 29, 2023

Twitter or ‘X’? Many Users Aren’t Sold on Elon Musk’s Rebranding

Nearly half of regular users of the social platform formerly known as Twitter say the site has gotten better since Elon Musk purchased it last year, but they’re less enthusiastic about his rebranding it as “X.”

November 15, 2023

44% Expect Weaker Economy

Although Americans have become slightly more optimistic about the economy, less than a third expect it to be stronger over the next year.

October 26, 2023

Inflation: Most Workers Say Wages Haven’t Kept Pace

Most working Americans say they’re now working extra hours in an effort to keep up with inflation.

August 25, 2023

Most Americans Trust Local Water Quality

At a time when some communities are restricting water use because of drought conditions, a majority of Americans view their local water supply as safe and dependable.

August 17, 2023

53% of Workers Expect to Get Raises

A majority of U.S. workers think they’ll be making more money next year, and won’t have to change jobs to do it.

July 14, 2023

Quality Still Matters Most for Consumers

Americans continue to make quality their top priority when shopping.

June 22, 2023

Could a Robot Do Your Job? More Americans Say ‘Yes’

With controversies over artificial intelligence (AI) making headlines, more Americans think their jobs could be done by robots.

May 19, 2023

Economic Growth Now Much More Important, Voters Say

By more than a 2-to-1 margin, voters say policies to encourage growth in the economy are more important than ensuring economic fairness.

April 19, 2023

More Americans Considering Electric Cars

The promotion of electric cars as a solution to climate change appears to be making Americans more willing to think about buying such vehicles.

March 22, 2023

Most Americans Still Confident in Banking System

Despite the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank, confidence in America’s banking system remains high.

February 8, 2023

Most Workers Expect a Raise This Year

A majority of American workers think they’ll be making more money within a year, and most don’t believe they’ll have to change jobs to get more pay.

February 8, 2023

Inflation: Most Americans Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising

The price of groceries will continue rising, a majority of Americans believe.

February 6, 2023

63% Approve of Musk Publishing ‘Twitter Files’

Most Americans support new Twitter owner Elon Musk exposing how censorship occurred on the site under the previous ownership.