Gallup Week-in-Review
Read about Americans' views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, how U.S. consumers are trying to cut costs this summer, Russians' most trusted news source, and more in this week's review.
Russians Rely on State Media for News of Ukraine, Crimea
July 25, 2014
Before the plane crash in Ukraine last week, most Russians were following the events in Ukraine and Crimea. They were most likely to see their state media as a reliable source for news about it then; few trust Western media.
Americans' Reaction to Middle East Situation Similar to Past
July 24, 2014
Americans are divided on whether Israel's recent actions against Hamas are justified, but overwhelmingly see Hamas' actions against Israel as unjustified. These results echo what Gallup has found in the past.
VIDEOS
Nearly Half in U.S. Remain Worried About Their Weight
July 25, 2014
Forty-five percent of Americans worry about their weight all or some of the time, remaining near the level of worry expressed in recent years. Another 29% of Americans are currently trying to lose weight, mainly for health reasons.
Gallup Business Journal
Why Customer Engagement Matters So Much Now
July 22, 2014
Wary consumers will give more money to the businesses they feel emotionally connected to -- while ignoring, or even opposing, those that provide them no value.
EDITORS' PICKS
Hiring Discrimination for Smokers, Obese Rejected in U.S.
July 22, 2014
Few Americans say companies should be allowed to refuse to hire smokers (14%) or those who are significantly overweight (12%). Americans are more willing to say that smokers and those who are overweight should pay more for health insurance.
Cuomo, Warren, O'Malley Still Unknown to Many Democrats
July 18, 2014
As potential Democratic candidates in 2016, Andrew Cuomo, Elizabeth Warren, and Martin O'Malley struggle with name recognition. Hillary Clinton is the best known and liked candidate among U.S. Democrats, followed by Joe Biden.
GALLUP DAILY
Jul 22-24, 2014 – Updates daily at 1 p.m. ET; reflects one-day change
Gallup Business Journal
Why Customer Engagement Matters So Much Now
July 22, 2014
Wary consumers will give more money to the businesses they feel emotionally connected to -- while ignoring, or even opposing, those that provide them no value.
Why High Confidence Is Crucial for Entrepreneurs
July 17, 2014
Certainty in their abilities helps entrepreneurs start businesses, persist in the face of ambiguity and failure, and remain poised in meeting challenges.
NEWS FROM GALLUP LEADERSHIP
Last Week's Top Stories
Border Concerns: One in six say immigration most important U.S. problem
2016 Prospects: Hillary Clinton best known, most liked potential candidate
Help Wanted: Quality jobs outlook in U.S. is best in more than six years
Healthy Glow: U.S. frequent exercisers feel best about their appearance
Approval in the Red: Russian approval of the U.S., EU drops to record low
Politics
Americans Still Oppose Lowering the Drinking Age
July 24, 2014
Americans continue to oppose lowering the drinking age to 18 in all states, with 25% in favor and 74% opposed. Political liberals and those with a postgraduate education are less likely to oppose a lower drinking age.
Obama Averages 43.2% Job Approval in 22nd Quarter
July 21, 2014
President Barack Obama averaged 43.2% job approval during his 22nd quarter in office, from April 20 through July 19. That is a slight increase from his 42.4% 21st-quarter average, but among his lowest as president.
Economy
American Consumers Careful With Spending in Summer 2014
July 23, 2014
Most Americans are using cost-saving measures to purchase items this summer. A majority have recently bought generic goods and gone online to find the best deal, while fewer have gone shopping for fun or made major purchases.
U.S. Economic Confidence Edges Back Up
July 22, 2014
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index has made up the losses from the prior week, and now stands at -15. Americans' views of current and future economic conditions have ticked upward after several weeks with no improvement.
Well-Being
Beer Is Americans' Adult Beverage of Choice This Year
July 23, 2014
Beer leads wine as the drink of choice among Americans who consume alcohol, by as big a margin as Gallup has seen in six years. The percentage of Americans who report consuming any alcohol is now 64%, similar to recent levels.
Hiring Discrimination for Smokers, Obese Rejected in U.S.
July 22, 2014
Few Americans say companies should be allowed to refuse to hire smokers (14%) or those who are significantly overweight (12%). Americans are more willing to say that smokers and those who are overweight should pay more for health insurance.
World
Russian Approval of Putin Soars to Highest Level in Years
July 18, 2014
Russians' approval of President Vladimir Putin is now at its highest level in years, while their approval of the leadership of the U.S. and the European Union has hit record lows.
Nearly All Nigerians See Boko Haram as a Major Threat
July 9, 2014
Two in three Nigerians (67%) believe that their government is not doing enough to fight terrorism, even as 95% say Boko Haram or other Islamic militant groups are a major threat to their country's future.
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