Credit Crisis

Many in Europe Want Gov’t Intervention in Financial Crises

Majorities in 10 European nations support government action

October 26, 2009

Gallup finds that a median of 78% of respondents in 10 European countries support government intervention in the financial sector during times of economic crisis.More ...

Russians’ Confidence Crumbles With Economy

Majorities forecast higher unemployment, worse standards of living

October 14, 2009

Gallup surveys conducted before and after the global economic crisis last year show a sharp 35-percentage point drop in Russian consumer confidence as the economy suffered its worst decline in a decade. Eight in 10 Russians (79%) join Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in worrying about higher unemployment.More ...

Crisis Hurts Financial Institutions' Credibility in Europe

Confidence declines in 10 of 12 nations since economic downturn

October 6, 2009

Confidence in financial institutions and banks fell significantly in 10 of 12 European countries Gallup surveyed before and after last fall’s economic downturn -- with Ireland and Romania, the United Kingdom, and Portugal seeing some of the biggest declines.More ...

In U.S., Cautious Optimism About Economy in Year Ahead

Most expect economy to get better, but not be fully recovered

September 28, 2009

While 84% of Americans believe the economy is in a recession, most (65%) expect it to improve in the next year. Still, 6 in 10 are at least somewhat worried that an economic crash could occur in the next 12 months.More ...

A Year of Economic Unease: Long Way to Go to Recover

Americans more optimistic, but spending, job creation remain depressed from one year ago

September 14, 2009

As President Obama delivers a major speech Monday marking one year since the collapse of Lehman Brothers -- an event that quickly spawned a full-scale global economic crisis -- Gallup Daily tracking trends document precisely when the crisis hit home for everyday Americans.More ...

Automobile, Banking Industry Images Slide Further

Most other major industries’ images have improved this year

August 17, 2009

Americans’ views of most major industries have improved this year after nearly all declined in 2008, with the banking and automobile industries’ ratings down in both years. The computer industry (62%) gets the highest positive ratings and the oil and gas industry (21%) the lowest.More ...

Jobs Picture Weak Nationwide; Midwest Trails in Spending

Both measures are down year-to-year in all regions

August 6, 2009

Job creation nationwide is down 33% and consumer spending down 40% from a year ago. The year-to-year decline in job creation is generally consistent across regions. Spending is down the most in the Midwest and the least in the South.More ...

Weekly Economic Wrap: Job Creation, Spending Unimproved

Consumer confidence is down slightly in July but up from a year ago

July 28, 2009

U.S. consumer confidence remains at a significantly higher level than it was a year ago, but Gallup’s weekly update on Americans’ economic behavior shows no sign yet of a similar uptick in either job creation or consumer spending.More ...

Despite Growth, China's Banks Can Improve With Customers

Chinese retail banking customers less engaged than Asian counterparts

July 21, 2009

A recent Gallup survey conducted in 10 major Chinese cities found that despite growth in market value of Chinese banks, Chinese retail banking customers are less engaged with their banks than other retail banking customers when compared with average Asian and global engagement scores.More ...

Weekly Economic Wrap: Job Creation Uptick

Job creation improves a little, but consumer spending continues to languish

July 21, 2009

Gallup’s tracking results for the week ending July 19 show job creation (26%) equaling job loss (26%), marking an uptick in recent weeks and providing modest hope that the job market is improving. But consumer spending continues to languish -- down 45% from a year ago.More ...

Credit Crisis

Many in Europe Want Gov’t Intervention in Financial Crises

Majorities in 10 European nations support government action

Russians’ Confidence Crumbles With Economy

Majorities forecast higher unemployment, worse standards of living

Crisis Hurts Financial Institutions' Credibility in Europe

Confidence declines in 10 of 12 nations since economic downturn

In U.S., Cautious Optimism About Economy in Year Ahead

Most expect economy to get better, but not be fully recovered

A Year of Economic Unease: Long Way to Go to Recover

Americans more optimistic, but spending, job creation remain depressed from one year ago

Automobile, Banking Industry Images Slide Further

Most other major industries’ images have improved this year

Jobs Picture Weak Nationwide; Midwest Trails in Spending

Both measures are down year-to-year in all regions

Weekly Economic Wrap: Job Creation, Spending Unimproved

Consumer confidence is down slightly in July but up from a year ago

Despite Growth, China's Banks Can Improve With Customers

Chinese retail banking customers less engaged than Asian counterparts

Weekly Economic Wrap: Job Creation Uptick

Job creation improves a little, but consumer spending continues to languish

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