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Majority of Nigerians Reject Violence in Delta Region

More than 8 in 10 do not condone vandalizing pipelines

April 28, 2008
Unrest in the Niger Delta is one of the factors contributing to record-breaking oil prices. Despite the dire socioeconomic conditions that prevail in the Delta region, a Gallup Poll shows that Nigerians do not condone the violence perpetrated by the militants.More ...

Good Jobs Are Getting Scarce

Only one in five Americans say now is a good time to find a quality job

April 11, 2008
According to a new Gallup Poll, conducted April 6-9, only 20% of all Americans and just 12% of those making less than $30,000 a year say now is a good time to find a quality job.More ...

Net New Hiring Activity Dips Slightly in March

Gallup daily surveys show declines in East and South, mostly offset by gains in Midwest

March 31, 2008
Net new hiring activity in the U.S. economy showed a slight drop of 0.3 percentage points from February to March, after falling 2.1 points the prior month.More ...

Economic Anxiety Surges in Past Year

Economy ties healthcare as Americans’ top issue concern

March 28, 2008
Of 12 national issues rated in a recent Gallup survey, the economy ties healthcare as Americans’ No. 1 concern, up from 6th place on the same list a year ago.More ...

Most Small-Business Owners Don't Plan to "Fully" Retire

Many prospective retirees will delay retirement because of the current financial squeeze

March 10, 2008
A Wells Fargo/Gallup poll conducted late last year finds nearly 90% of small-business owners satisfied with their work and having no plans to retire and stop working in their businesses -- an option many Americans may envy as the U.S. recession unfolds.More ...

Net New Hiring Activity Declines in February

Gallup daily surveys show biggest February declines occurring in Midwest and East

March 6, 2008
An analysis of daily Gallup polling shows a drop of 2.1 percentage points in net new hiring activity in the U.S. economy from January to February.More ...

Jobs Outlook Worst in Four Years

More middle- and upper-income Americans say now is a “bad time” to get a quality job

February 19, 2008
The percentage of Americans saying now is a “bad time” to find a quality job surged from 60% in January to 71% in February. This represents the largest monthly increase in this measure since the period following 9/11 and the highest level since November 2003.More ...
Reasons Latin Americans Emigrate

Reasons Latin Americans Emigrate

January 23, 2008
Gallup explores the role unemployment and poverty play in Latin Americans' decisions to leave their countries.

Americans See Quality Jobs as Harder to Find

Economic stimulus should address potential for rising unemployment

January 17, 2008
A January Gallup Poll shows more Americans saying now is a “bad time” to find a quality new job than at any time in the past two years. As it designs a federal stimulus package, Congress needs to be mindful of the potential for rising unemployment in the months ahead.More ...

Public’s Ratings of the U.S. Economy Remain Negative

Economic outlook, though improved from last month, is historically low

December 12, 2007
Ratings of the U.S. economy continue to be sour -- only 28% describe current economic conditions positively, and about one in five say conditions are getting better. Assessments of the job market have declined to their worst level in two years.More ...
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