Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Inches Toward 5-Year High
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index climbed to 143.4 in May, up three points from last month and the highest finding this year.
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May 17, 2019
May 15, 2019
Many Fear Personal Fallout from U.S.-China Trade Spat
As President Trump continues fighting China over its unfair trade practices, Americans remain worried, and a sizable number fear that it will impact them personally.
May 14, 2019
Democrats Far More Likely Than Others to See Economic Trouble Ahead
Democrats running for the White House face a big obstacle in President Trump’s booming economy, but most adults in their party are banking on an economic downturn by next year.
May 10, 2019
Most Now See Economy As Fair to Those Who Work Hard
With the economy booming, Americans are much more confident that hard work pays off and are worrying a lot less about the level of government dependency in the country.
May 1, 2019
Most See Job Opportunity, More Pay in Current Economy
Most Americans remain confident about their ability to get a job and get ahead in the current economy. Most working adults expect a raise, too.
April 25, 2019
Fed Earns Higher Marks, Voters Less Worried About Independence
President Trump continues to question the monetary moves of the Federal Reserve Board, but voters give the central bank its highest approval in years. They also suspect that the Fed is less independent of the president than it was during the Obama years.
April 16, 2019
Most Favor Minimum Wage of $10.50 Or Higher
Americans remain convinced that the federal minimum wage is too low and needs to be raised. But they’re less sure that raising the minimum wage will boost the economy.
April 15, 2019
Taxpayers Are Slower to Pay This Year
Americans are behind schedule when it comes to filing their income taxes by today’s deadline.
April 12, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Remains High
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 140.5 in April, down two points from last month but still ranking with 2018’s highs.
March 22, 2019
Americans Step Up Their Taxpaying
Americans have stepped up the pace of filing their income taxes and aren’t particularly worried about an IRS audit.
March 21, 2019
Most Say They’re Taxed More Than Their Fair Share
More Americans than ever think they are overtaxed despite last year’s tax cuts and tax reform.
March 15, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Springs Forward
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index climbed to 142.4 in March, up seven points from last month and ranking with 2018’s highs.
March 1, 2019
41% Have Already Filed Their Income Taxes
Despite the lure of bigger deductions from changes in federal tax law, Americans haven’t stepped up the pace of filing their tax returns.
February 19, 2019
Democrats Say Best People Belong in Government Roles
The Green New Deal would undoubtedly lead to an expansion of the federal government. Democrats think the best thing for the United States is if the country’s best employees find government work, but Republicans aren’t so convinced.
February 15, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rebounds to 2018 Highs
With the five-week government shutdown behind us, the Dow Jones Industrial Average working its way back up to October’s all-time high and the unemployment rate still near record lows, consumers are smiling once again.
January 17, 2019
Americans Still Like Teachers' Unions, But Half Say They Look Out For Their Own
As teachers in Los Angeles, home to the nation’s second-largest school district, continue to strike, support for teachers’ unions remains up. However, a majority think teachers' unions put membership protection over the quality of education.
January 17, 2019
Support for Unions Hold Steady Despite Public Employee Strikes
The current teachers’ strike in Los Angeles and those in other states last year have not cooled Americans’ support for labor unions.
January 11, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Takes a Hit in the New Year
Following a rocky few months on Wall Street and the partial government shutdown at the end of December, consumer confidence struggles to keep up the enthusiasm felt throughout 2018.
December 14, 2018
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Closes Out 2018 Among Four-Year Highs
Although 2018 didn’t end with the same fervor of economic confidence that we saw at the beginning of the year, the final numbers are certainly nothing to sneeze at.
December 6, 2018
Americans Worry Less About Growing Economic Reliance on the Internet
Online shopping is on the rise this holiday season, meaning more online credit card use than ever. But despite frequently reported hacking efforts, Americans are less concerned that their reliance on the internet puts the overall economy at risk.
