29% Say Big Inheritance Is Their Main Hope
Only one-in-five Americans say their financial situation improved in the last year, and more than a quarter of them say they can’t expect to be comfortable unless they get a hefty inheritance.
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December 11, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Surges in December
Economic confidence increased to 108.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than 10 points higher than November. The December surge ends a four-month decline since the index hit a four-year high in July.
December 8, 2025
73% See ‘Bubble’ in Housing Prices
High housing costs have reached unsustainable levels – the definition of a “housing bubble” – most Americans believe.
November 19, 2025
81% of Americans Now Concerned About Inflation
The cost of living – particularly higher grocery prices – continues to worry most Americans.
November 14, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines Again in November
Economic confidence decreased to 98.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than seven points lower than October.
November 5, 2025
Just 32% Now Expect Higher Stock Prices
Optimism about the stock market continues to decline, and worries about an economic depression remain high.
October 16, 2025
Just 19% Report Improvement in Their Personal Finances
Most Americans continue to see their financial situation as stagnant or worsening, and fewer than 1-in-5 report it’s getting better.
October 14, 2025
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Up Slightly
National unemployment was 8.7% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, up slightly from last month. Due to the government shutdown, there is no percentage officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for today.
October 10, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Slide in October
Economic confidence decreased to 105.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than three points lower than September.
September 30, 2025
Views on Economic Opportunity Hold Steady
There has been no substantial boost in economic optimism over the past six months.
September 16, 2025
Quality Still Matters Most for Businesses
Most Americans think businesses should be focused on quality rather than trying to promote political causes.
September 12, 2025
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in September
Economic confidence decreased to 109.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than two points lower than August.
August 27, 2025
40% Say Minimum Wage Should Be at Least $15
Support for raising the national minimum wage continues to raise, with 4-in-10 Americans now saying it should be at least double what current federal law requires.
August 15, 2025
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.
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.
