Personal Economics

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

July 11, 2008

Nearly half of Americans, 49%, now say the nation is divided into two groups: the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This is up from 45% two years ago, and from 37% in June 2004.More ...

Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse

Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future

July 7, 2008

With Japan’s economy headed for a potential slowdown, Gallup Polls reveal consumers are pessimistic about the direction of the economy and their country’s future in general.More ...

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

June 26, 2008

Rising prices were already straining many Indonesians’ budgets before a massive fuel price hike last month sent protesters to the streets. Roughly 4 in 10 Indonesians told Gallup in March of this year that their standard of living is getting worse.More ...

Four in 10 Americans See Their Standard of Living Declining

Nearly as many say their standard of living has gotten worse as say it is better

June 9, 2008

Forty-three percent of Americans say their standard of living is worse now than it was five years ago, nearly matching the percentage (45%) who say it is better now. The public generally remains optimistic about the future, as 62% expect their standard of living to rise in the next five years.More ...

Economic Issues Reaching “Crisis” Level for Many Americans

FOMC’s action on rates and accompanying statement appear to largely ignore these “crises”

May 1, 2008

Forty-two percent of Americans say rising gas prices at the pump are a “crisis,” while 29% point to the declining value of the dollar, 28% to rising healthcare costs, 28% to the housing debacle, and 20% to each of the following: rising food prices, declining real wages, and job losses.More ...

Zimbabweans’ Personal Well-Being Declines

Citizens report feeling less better off today than five years ago

December 31, 2007

In the midst of Zimbabwe’s deep economic crisis, Gallup finds that Zimbabweans’ perceptions of their personal well-being have declined since 2006. On average, Zimbabweans also believe they were better off five years ago and that the future looks dim.More ...

Investors' Optimism Declines on Worries About U.S. Economy

Energy prices, housing, consumer credit crunch are all troubling investors

September 24, 2007

The UBS/Gallup Index of Investor Optimism poll shows investor optimism fell for the fourth consecutive month in September -- prior to the Fed's cut in rates. Unfortunately, lower interest rates are not likely to allay investor fears about the U.S. economy.More ...

Consumer Credit Crunch Already Underway

September poll shows credit crunch impact varies by age, income, geography

September 17, 2007

New Experian/Gallup Personal Credit Index (PCI) Poll data for early September, as well as that collected over the past three months, suggests that, contrary to popular perceptions, the consumer credit crunch has been underway for several months -- particularly for many younger- and lower-income consumers as well as many Americans in the Midwest.More ...

Inheritance Plans

August 27, 2007

Gallup looks at what Americans stand to inherit and what they plan to give away.

Sub-Saharan Africans Rate Their Past, Present, and Future

Indomitable optimism permeates region

January 19, 2007

The Gallup World Poll asked respondents in 21 sub-Saharan African countries to rate their past, present, and future lives on an 11-point "ladder" scale. Though fewer than 1 in 10 respondents continent-wide place their current or past lives on one of the ladder's top three rungs, nearly half (47%) believe they will be in that range five years in the future.More ...

Personal Economics

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse

Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

Four in 10 Americans See Their Standard of Living Declining

Nearly as many say their standard of living has gotten worse as say it is better

Economic Issues Reaching “Crisis” Level for Many Americans

FOMC’s action on rates and accompanying statement appear to largely ignore these “crises”

Zimbabweans’ Personal Well-Being Declines

Citizens report feeling less better off today than five years ago

Investors' Optimism Declines on Worries About U.S. Economy

Energy prices, housing, consumer credit crunch are all troubling investors

Consumer Credit Crunch Already Underway

September poll shows credit crunch impact varies by age, income, geography

Inheritance Plans

Sub-Saharan Africans Rate Their Past, Present, and Future

Indomitable optimism permeates region

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