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No updates March 28. Next update March 29.
Monthly Real Unemployment 8.6% -
Weekly Engaged at Work 34.3% +1.4
Weekly Economic Confidence 11 +3
Daily Trump Approval 34% -
Trump approval updates daily at 1 p.m. ET. Weekly metrics update Monday at 1 p.m. ET. Reflects change since last measurement.

In 1957, two in three Americans were collecting S&H, Gold Bond or other brands of trading stamps earned by shopping at participating retailers.

Americans view the banking industry more positively than they have at any time since the 2008 financial crisis, but banking's image no longer rates above the average for U.S. industries.

Hourly workers are less satisfied than salaried workers with most tangible aspects of their jobs, including vacation time, retirement plans and pay.

by Frank Newport

As U.S. businesses face pressure to grow, Americans persistently report much more confidence in small business than in big business.

The Gallup Blog
by Valerie J. Calderon

Going back to school is better for students who know an adult at school cares about them.

Worldwide, where are people getting mugged?

by Justin McCarthy

While North Korea's recent advancements in nuclear technology present new challenges to the U.S. in keeping international peace, Americans have long had North Korea on their radar as a threat.

Americans' impressions of six major sectors of the U.S. economy grew significantly more positive this year. Others improved slightly, while none lost ground.

Opinion
by Brandon Busteed

"Liberal" is politically charged, and "arts" has a negative connotation regarding improving graduates' job prospects.

Opinion
by Larry Emond

Some companies have massively boosted their number of engaged employees, while others have not. Find out what makes the difference.

Employed Americans are not particularly worried about their jobs becoming obsolete because of technology. They worry most about having their benefits cut.

A study on children's free time — how it is spent, prioritized and valued

by Frank Newport

President Trump's job approval rating is at 34% for the three-day period from Friday through Sunday -- by one point the lowest of his administration so far.

by Zacc Ritter and Dato Tsabutashvili

Daily stress and worry among Hispanics rose after Trump's election. These increased rates were greater for Hispanics interviewed in Spanish compared with Hispanics interviewed in English.

Opinion
by Brandon Busteed

Top institutions have led an arms race of extensive new facilities, substantial growth in administrative staff, and an expansion of postgraduate degrees and programs -- with skyrocketing tuition. This is unsustainable.

Fewer than one in 10 Americans routinely shop for groceries online, whereas the vast majority shop weekly at grocery and other retail stores.