Faith in Economic Future Lessens
Americans were quite optimistic about the economy following President Trump's inauguration. Two months later, their optimism seems to be waning.
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March 30, 2017
March 29, 2017
Taxpayers Still Feel Gypped Compared to Others
Few Americans think those richer or poorer than they are pay as much as they do in taxes.
March 28, 2017
Americans Squawk Less About Taxes
They still have doubts, but Americans are more confident these days that they aren't being overtaxed.
March 27, 2017
Most Think Fed, Big Banks Too Close for Comfort
In response to the growing economy, the Federal Reserve Board is cautiously raising interest rates for the first time in years. Voters are slightly less wary of the economic power the Fed chairman has, but most still think the Fed is too cozy with big banking interests.
March 27, 2017
Americans Slow Down on Paying Their Taxes
Americans have put the brakes on doing their income taxes after getting off to a record start.
March 15, 2017
Republicans Favor Major Cut in Corporate Tax Rate, Democrats Don’t
The United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world, but most voters don’t know that. Voters tend to see cutting the tax rate as an economic plus but are evenly divided over President Trump’s plan to cut it by over half.
March 2, 2017
Americans Are More Worried About An IRS Audit
Few Americans admit to cheating on their taxes, but more are worried about getting audited by the IRS than have been in the past.
February 27, 2017
Americans Are Upping The Pace on Tax Filing
Tax Day is still weeks away, but Americans are filing their income taxes at a much faster rate than they have in previous years.
February 20, 2017
Most Say No to Higher Taxes For Infrastructure Projects
If President Trump moves ahead with a major federal plan to rebuild infrastructure in the United States, most Americans don't think they should have to pay any extra taxes to fund it.
February 15, 2017
Voters Want More Regulation of Financial System
Voters are more confident in the government's oversight of the banking industry but also look more favorably on increasing that supervision.
February 10, 2017
Consumer Spending Update: More Confidence, More Spending?
For the fourth straight month, the Rasmussen Reports Consumer Spending Update shows confidence in the economy trending upward - with an amazing 25-point overall increase in economic confidence and a 26-point increase in confidence in the direction of the economy since the 2016 presidential elections.
February 1, 2017
Americans Feel Much Better About the Economy
Americans are far more optimistic about their economic future since Donald Trump's election as president.
January 26, 2017
83% Say It’s Important to Buy American
Americans strongly believe in buying things made in the U.S.A., and most don't think the government protects domestic businesses enough.
January 26, 2017
50% Say There Are Too Many Government Regulations on Business
President Trump this week told business leaders that he hopes to cut regulations on corporations by 75% or more because current regulations “make it impossible to get anything built.” Few voters defend the current level of government regulation.
January 6, 2017
Americans Work Longer Hours, Want 'Right to Disconnect'
Most Americans say they work 40 hours or more a week and want their off-duty hours to be free of anything work-related.
December 28, 2016
How Are Americans' Finances These Days?
Americans are much more optimistic about their personal financial future than they were a year ago.
December 6, 2016
More Voters Think Regulation Good for Big Businesses, Bad for Small Ones
President-elect Donald Trump promised during the campaign to reduce government regulations on business. Most voters agree that government regulations tend to hurt small businesses more and that large companies take advantage of the political system, but a growing number of voters think regulations are the best way to keep big businesses in check.
December 2, 2016
Voters Say Trump Better Than Obama for Jobs
On the heels of President-elect Trump’s announcement that Carrier will not be leaving Indiana for Mexico, voters predict Trump will be a better jobs president than the man he is replacing.
November 17, 2016
For Working Americans, Staying Put is Best Bet
Half of working Americans expect a raise in the coming year, and they think the best place to get it is where they are employed now.
October 27, 2016
Democrats Expect Economic Growth More than Others Do
Americans aren’t exactly upbeat about the economy and housing prices over the next year, but fewer expect a weaker economy in a year’s time compared to past years. Democrats are a lot more optimistic, though, than other adults are.
