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October 7, 2021

Homeowners Remain Confident in Housing Market

Whatever else Americans may be worried or unhappy about, they still believe that home ownership is a good investment.

October 1, 2021

Most Americans Don’t Want Electric Cars

Despite all the talk about “green” technology as a way to fight climate change, most Americans don’t think electric vehicles are practical now and don’t expect them to replace gasoline-powered cars soon.

September 30, 2021

Americans Expect Still Higher Gasoline Prices

Most Americans have noticed they’re paying more at the pump lately, and they expect the price of gasoline to keep going up.

September 20, 2021

Americans More Pessimistic About Economic Future

Fewer than one-third of Americans now expect a stronger economy a year from now, and nearly half think it will be worse.

September 10, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Decline in September

Economic confidence fell to 104.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down more than two points from August, the fourth consecutive monthly decline.

September 9, 2021

Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less

President Joe Biden has promised a pay increase for federal employees, but most Americans think government workers already have it made.

August 13, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines Again in August

Economic confidence fell to 106.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down more than two points from July, the third consecutive monthly decline.

July 23, 2021

Views Toward Job Market Improving

As the economy recovers from more than a year of COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become somewhat more optimistic about the job market in recent months.

July 9, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in July

Economic confidence fell to 108.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down nearly 10 points from June, the second consecutive monthly decline.

June 11, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Declines in June

Economic confidence fell to 118.8 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down nearly five points from May, the first decline following three consecutive months of rising confidence.

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June 11, 2021

Americans Say Summer Jobs Important for Teens

Most Americans believe it’s important for young people to work during the summer, and don’t think it will be very difficult for teens to find jobs in the current economy.

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May 25, 2021

Only 27% Think High School Graduates Have Necessary Job Skills

As millions of high school seniors prepare to receive their diplomas, most Americans doubt this year’s graduates are ready to enter the workforce or to succeed in college.

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May 24, 2021

Americans See Tough Job Market for College Grads

In an economy still recovering from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans believe this year’s class of college graduates face a tough job market, and many doubt graduates have the skills they need.

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May 19, 2021

Jobs: Are Robots Taking Over?

A majority of Americans think it’s likely that robots and computers will do most jobs in the future, but fewer than one-in-seven believe their own job could be done by a robot.

May 14, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rises to Highest Level Since November

Economic confidence rose to 123.7 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up more than nine points from April, the third consecutive monthly increase. 

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May 12, 2021

Inflation: Most Americans Are Concerned, Expect Grocery Prices to Keep Rising

Concerns about inflation are widespread, as Americans see higher prices for groceries and expect even higher prices in the future.

May 5, 2021

Americans Are Less Optimistic About Job Market

More than half of Americans say they know someone who is looking for a job, and their views on the current job market are worse than they’ve been in several years.

April 30, 2021

By More Than 3-to-1 Margin, Voters Say Capitalism Is Better Than Socialism

Despite all the criticism capitalism has endured in recent years, American voters still overwhelmingly prefer it to socialism.

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April 12, 2021

Most Americans Support Raising Minimum Wage, But Not to $15

Democrats in Congress want to raise the hourly minimum wage to $15, but while most Americans support increasing the minimum – currently $7.25 an hour – they balk at proposals to more than double it.

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April 9, 2021

Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Rebound

Economic confidence rose to 114.1 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up more than four points from March, the second consecutive monthly increase.