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.
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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.
February 2, 2023
Majority Expect Another Great Depression Soon
President Joe Biden may be optimistic about the U.S. economy, but most Americans fear the country is headed toward hard times.
January 25, 2023
Views on Job Market Remain Pessimistic
Despite claims of improving employment, most Americans don’t think the job market is improving.
January 24, 2023
‘Get Woke, Go Broke’? Promoting Causes Doesn’t Help Business
What matters most in business? Quality, say Americans, who don’t care much for companies promoting political causes.
January 19, 2023
44% Trust Google, Facebook Less Because of Hiring Ex-Intel Agents
Many Americans are troubled by the revelation that Facebook and Google have hired dozens of former employees of U.S. intelligence agencies.
