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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
