Fifty-four percent rate economy “poor” and 86% say it is “getting worse”
August 22, 2008
In the first half of August, twice as many Democrats (54%) as Republicans (25%) give the economy a “poor” rating. Independents (46%) are more aligned with Democrats than with Republicans in their economic views.More ...
But with decline in gas prices, all three groups are less pessimistic than last month
August 19, 2008
Among Americans surveyed during the first half of August, 83% of blacks, 78% of whites, and 75% of Hispanics say current economic conditions are “getting worse,” but all are somewhat less pessimistic than they were a month ago.More ...
Some measures as positive as they have been since early this year
August 15, 2008
The percentage of Americans Gallup classifies as having a negative view of the economy is now as low as it has been since February, dropping in recent weeks in close correspondence to the drop in gas prices.More ...
Over the past few weeks, consumers have become less gloomy as pump prices have declined
August 8, 2008
Gallup Poll Daily tracking shows American consumers getting less gloomy over the past two weeks as gas prices have fallen, with 46% now rating current economic conditions as “poor” and 81% saying things are “getting worse.”More ...
Rebates went to 78% of middle-income Americans and about 70% of those 30 or older
August 4, 2008
Some two weeks after the economic stimulus rebate program ended, two in three Americans reported that they received a tax rebate this year, with the highest percentage among those in the middle-income segment of American society.More ...
Outlook still grim, but the best it’s been since February
July 30, 2008
Americans have grown slightly more positive about where the economy is headed, with still-scarce consumer optimism mounting from 8% to 12% in recent weeks.More ...
Half of all Americans rate the current economy as “poor”
July 23, 2008
With retailers looking ahead to the critical back-to-school season, Gallup’s consumer economic ratings show 56% of lower-income Americans and 44% of higher-income Americans rating the economy as “poor” -- not much different from June and the first two weeks of July.More ...
Eight in 10 Americans have made more of an effort to find the cheapest prices for products
July 18, 2008
A new Gallup Poll shows that nearly half of Americans say the most important financial problem facing their families today is surging prices, with 29% pointing to energy and gas prices, and 18% simply saying the high cost of living and inflation.More ...
