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October 1, 2024

Economic Optimism Rises Slightly

More Americans see economic opportunity than they did three years ago, but they’e still not as optimistic as they were when Donald Trump was president.

September 13, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in September

Economic confidence decreased to 99.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, one point lower than August

September 6, 2024

Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: Again, Double the Official Rate

National unemployment was 8.4% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, the same as the rate last month and starkly different from the 4.2% officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. 

August 28, 2024

Housing Market Confidence Still High

After a surge in confidence, homeowners remain optimistic about the resale value of their homes .

August 9, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Sags in August

Economic confidence decreased to 100.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than July

July 17, 2024

Inflation: High Grocery Prices Still Hurt

Americans continue to say they’re feeling the pain of high grocery prices.

July 12, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Surges in July

Economic confidence increased to 105.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than 15 points higher than June.

July 9, 2024

36% Think Minimum Wage Should Be $15 or More

Even as California’s high minimum wage is being blamed for business problems there, many Americans say the minimum wage should be more than double what federal law currently requires.

June 28, 2024

Is DEI Causing Discrimination? Nearly Half Think So

Most Americans don’t think diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are making companies better, and many suspect DEI is being used to justify discrimination against white males.

June 26, 2024

Quality Matters More Than Values to Most Consumers

For most Americans, quality is still their top priority when shopping.

June 20, 2024

47% See Their Financial Situation Getting Worse

By a 30-point margin, more Americans say their personal finances have gotten worse than better, and less than a third of them expect their situation to improve in the months ahead.

June 7, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Decline in June

Economic confidence decreased to 89.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, slightly lower than May

May 29, 2024

38% Say Gas Prices Have Changed Their Vacation Plans

With regular gasoline selling for nearly $3.50 a gallon, more than a third say fuel prices have altered their plans for a summer vacation.

May 21, 2024

Confidence in Housing Market Surges

Despite high interest rates, homeowners are now more confident in the resale value of their homes than they’ve been in nearly five years.

May 10, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Drops Again in May

Economic confidence decreased to 90.7 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly seven points lower than April. This marks the third consecutive monthly decline.

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.

April 12, 2024

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Slightly in April

Economic confidence decreased to 97.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, half a point lower than March.

April 9, 2024

Most Favor $10.50 Minimum Wage

A majority of Americans believe the minimum wage – currently $7.25 an hour – should be raised to at least $10.50, but are divided over whether a minimum wage increase would help the economy. 

April 5, 2024

Tax Time: More Than Half Have Already Filed With IRS

As the Internal Revenue Service deadline approaches, most Americans have already filed their income taxes.

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.