Business and Economy

Gallup Daily: Tracking Americans' Tax Rebates

May 12, 2008
As of May 11, 14% of Americans report receiving an economic stimulus payment from the U.S. government.

Gallup Daily: Percent “Getting Worse” Reaches New High

Based on polling conducted May 9-11, 2008

May 12, 2008
In the worst reading so far this year by one point, 88% of Americans now say the U.S. economy is getting worse in the Gallup Poll Daily tracking.More ...

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

May 12, 2008
A majority of Russians (68%) think their government should prohibit foreign companies from buying big Russian companies, but they are also more likely to perceive foreign investment as good rather than bad for their economy.More ...

Gallup Daily: Negative Economy Views Hold Steady

Based on polling conducted May 8-10, 2008

May 11, 2008
The Gallup Poll Daily tracking update on consumer confidence finds 87% of Americans saying the economy is getting worse, matching the 2008 high. Also, 43% of Americans rate current economic conditions as “poor,” with only 16% describing them as “excellent” or “good.”More ...

Gallup Daily: 87% Say U.S. Economy Getting Worse

Based on polling conducted May 7-9, 2008

May 10, 2008
Duplicating the highest reading on this negative measure so far this year in Gallup Poll Daily tracking, 87% of Americans now say that the U.S. economy is getting worse.More ...

Majority Now Cutting Back Elsewhere to Afford Gas

Appeal of fuel-efficient cars is surging among Americans

May 9, 2008
A full 60% of Americans now say they are cutting back significantly on their household spending to compensate for higher gas prices; only 38% said this when gas prices were shooting up three years ago.More ...

Gallup Daily: No Letup in Negative Economic Attitudes

Based on polling conducted May 6-8, 2008

May 9, 2008
Gallup Poll Daily tracking finds 86% of Americans saying the economy is getting worse, continuing the long-running trend of highly negative economic attitudes. Additionally, 42% of Americans rate economic conditions as “poor.”More ...

Americans Convinced Rise in Gas Prices Is Permanent

Seven in 10 say gas prices causing financial hardship

May 9, 2008
Over three-quarters of Americans, 78%, are now convinced that the current rise in gas prices represents a permanent rather than a temporary change in prices, the highest such reading since Gallup began asking about gas prices using this question eight years ago.More ...
Americans Foresee Permanent Pain at the Pump

Americans Foresee Permanent Pain at the Pump

May 9, 2008
A large majority of Americans (78%) think the current rise in gas prices represents a more permanent change, while just 19% think it is a temporary fluctuation.

A Shift in How Americans Plan to Fund Their Retirement

Future retirees expect less from Social Security, more from 401(k)s, part-time work

May 8, 2008
While 56% of current retirees say Social Security is a major source of their retirement income, only 31% of future retirees expect that to be the case. In addition, 20% of future retirees expect part-time work to be a major income source, but only 3% of current retirees say it is a major source.More ...
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