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Syria now ranks fifth among the most important problems Americans say the U.S. faces -- making the list for the first time. At the same time, the 48% naming an economic issue is the lowest seen during Barack Obama's presidency.

Gallup's U.S. Job Creation Index was steady in August at +22, with private-sector employees continuing to be the most positive about the hiring situation at their workplaces, while federal government workers remain most negative.

Americans' confidence in the economy has headed further into the negative zone after almost reaching positive territory in late May and early June. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index registered -14 last week.

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index was back to -13 last week after a slightly better reading the prior week. The current reading is 10 points lower than the peak reached in late May and early June.

Gallup's U.S. Job Creation Index held steady in July. Federal government employees reported more layoffs and less hiring, whereas non-government workers and state and local government workers saw no change.

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index slipped to -12 in July from -8 in June, as Americans' economic outlook soured more than their views of current conditions. Confidence declined across income and age groups.

The majority of Americans remain unsure of whether the budget sequester's impact has been positive or negative for the U.S. Those with an opinion are more likely to see it as a bad thing. Half of federal workers see it as bad.

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index held steady last week at -12, but consumers are less upbeat than they were in May and June. Most of the recent drop in Americans' confidence is from their worsening economic outlook.

After nearly reaching positive territory in June, Gallup's Economic Confidence Index descended to -12 last week, the lowest reading since late April. Americans' economic outlook declined more than their views of current conditions.

Americans are most satisfied with the federal government's work in responding to natural disasters (75%) and with national parks (68%). They are least satisfied with its handling of the nation's finances (14%) and poverty (19%).