U.S. Consumer Spending Gains More Over Thanksgiving
December 4, 2013
Daily U.S. consumer spending was $100 for Thanksgiving week, higher than spending for the month of November overall. This is also higher than previous Thanksgiving weeks, in part reflecting a general increase in spending this year.
U.S. Job Creation Flat in November
December 4, 2013
After dipping in October, Gallup's Job Creation Index remained flat at +20 in November. This is the highest November reading Gallup has recorded, but is in line with most monthly averages since April.
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.
U.S. Economic Confidence Rises in November
December 3, 2013
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -25 in November, up from -35 in October, reflecting only a partial recovery from the index's level during the federal shutdown. Economic confidence increased last month across key subgroups.
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How the UAE Can Promote Growth
December 4, 2013
Engaged workplaces are essential to retaining Emiratis in private-sector jobs and meeting other key societal objectives, which include diversifying the country's economy and stemming rising unemployment.
How Sri Lanka Can Avoid the Middle-Income Trap
November 28, 2013
After a 25-year civil war, the country has risen to lower-middle-income status, but it has much more ambitious goals. It won't achieve them without an engaged and productive workforce.
Last Week's Top Stories
Slump: Obama's weekly job rating tied his lowest
Limited Impact: In U.S., 69% unaffected by health law so far
A Click Away: Online holiday shopping up, but trails other channels
Superstorm Sandy: Health habits not fully restored in areas hardest hit
Low Well-Being: South Asia leads world in suffering
Politics
In U.S., 69% Remain Unaffected by Health Law to Date
November 26, 2013
Sixty-nine percent of Americans say they have been unaffected by the healthcare law so far, with 19% saying they have been hurt and 9% helped. In the long run, twice as many expect to be hurt rather than helped by the law.
Obama's Weekly Job Score Ties His Lowest
November 25, 2013
President Barack Obama's job approval rating averaged 40% last week, tying his lowest weekly average. Since late October, upper-income adults and postgrads have soured on Obama the most.
Economy
U.S. Job Creation Flat in November
December 4, 2013
After dipping in October, Gallup's Job Creation Index remained flat at +20 in November. This is the highest November reading Gallup has recorded, but is in line with most monthly averages since April.
U.S. Economic Confidence Rises in November
December 3, 2013
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -25 in November, up from -35 in October, reflecting only a partial recovery from the index's level during the federal shutdown. Economic confidence increased last month across key subgroups.
Well-Being
"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.
Americans' Desire to Shed Pounds Outweighs Effort
November 29, 2013
In the U.S., 51% of adults want to lose weight, but half as many are seriously working toward that goal. Americans are still much more likely to classify their weight as "about right" than "overweight."
World
South Asia Leads World in Suffering
November 26, 2013
Suffering has increased worldwide in the past several years, and nowhere more than in South Asia. Nearly one in four South Asians rated their lives poorly enough to be considered suffering in 2012 -- the highest percentage in the world.
Nearly Four in Five Satisfied With Quality of Air Worldwide
November 22, 2013
Nearly four in five adults worldwide (78%) said they were satisfied with their quality of air where they live in 2012. Perceptions of air quality are similar across all levels of human development.
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