U.S. Consumers' Holiday Spending Intentions Remain Modest
December 12, 2013
Americans now predict they will spend an average $740 on Christmas gifts, up slightly from their more budget-conscious $704 November estimate, but down from last year. This still points to limited holiday earnings gains for retailers.
Tea Party Favorability Falls to Lowest Yet
December 11, 2013
Thirty percent of Americans now hold a favorable opinion of the Tea Party movement, a new low. The majority of Republicans express a favorable opinion of the group, yet 22% of Americans view themselves as supporters of the movement.
Democratic Party Maintains Favorability Edge Over GOP
December 11, 2013
Americans view the Democratic and Republican parties unfavorably, but the Democratic Party has a 10-percentage-point favorability edge over the GOP. Moderates are more likely to view the Democratic Party than the GOP favorably.
In the U.S., Economic Confidence Continues Its Recovery
December 10, 2013
Americans' confidence in the economy is still slowly recovering from its government shutdown-induced plunge. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -22 last week, up from -39 in mid-October, but below the -15 from mid-September.
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December 12, 2013
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The Keys to Building a High-Performance Culture
December 12, 2013
There are six crucial components to creating sustainable growth in your company, according to Gallup research.
If Executives Aren't Engaged, Employees Won't Be Either
December 10, 2013
In Thailand, executives' engagement is significantly lower than that of employees in the organizations they lead. CEOs need to act fast, because engagement cascades down -- and so does disengagement.
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Politics
Democratic Party Maintains Favorability Edge Over GOP
December 11, 2013
Americans view the Democratic and Republican parties unfavorably, but the Democratic Party has a 10-percentage-point favorability edge over the GOP. Moderates are more likely to view the Democratic Party than the GOP favorably.
Congress Job Approval Drops to All-Time Low for 2013
December 10, 2013
Americans' job approval rating for Congress in 2013 averaged 14%, the lowest annual average in Gallup's history, including a 12% reading in December. Congressional approval has averaged below 20% for each of the last four years.
Economy
In the U.S., Economic Confidence Continues Its Recovery
December 10, 2013
Americans' confidence in the economy is still slowly recovering from its government shutdown-induced plunge. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -22 last week, up from -39 in mid-October, but below the -15 from mid-September.
In U.S., Most Enjoy Saving Over Spending
December 9, 2013
Americans are sometimes criticized for spending too much and saving too little, but Americans themselves say they prefer saving over spending, by 62% to 33%.
Well-Being
Americans' Life Ratings Improve in November
December 9, 2013
The percentage of Americans who rated their lives highly enough to be considered "thriving" ticked up in November after declining the prior five months. Americans' life ratings mirror recent changes in economic confidence and standard of living perceptions.
One in Four U.S. Uninsured Plan to Remain That Way
December 3, 2013
Twenty-eight percent of uninsured Americans say they are more likely to pay the fine for not having health insurance than to obtain insurance, as required by the healthcare law. Politics appear to be a major factor in that decision.
World
Nearly Half of Younger Southern Europeans Underemployed
December 5, 2013
Underemployment in Europe's crisis-stricken south has climbed since 2009, affecting nearly 50% of young residents in 2013. These young people are also increasingly likely to say their standard of living is getting worse.
"Suffering" in Bulgaria and Armenia Highest Worldwide
December 2, 2013
A quarter or more of residents in 20 countries rated their lives poorly enough last year to be considered "suffering." Those countries span most world regions, including six places in crisis-hit Europe.
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