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Editor in Chief Insights: Presidential Approval & the Dow

Editor in Chief Insights: Presidential Approval & the Dow

August 28, 2009
Gallup Poll Editor in Chief Frank Newport analyzes the relationship between presidential job approval ratings and the Dow.

Savings Accounts, Real Estate Seen as Best Investments

Stocks, bonds less likely to be viewed as the best long-term investment

May 8, 2009
Americans are most likely to choose savings accounts (34%) or real estate (33%) over stocks (15%) and bonds (12%) as the best long-term investment. In recent years, Americans have become more bullish on savings accounts and less so on real estate and stocks.More ...

U.S. Investor Optimism Shows Sharp Improvement

March reading is up from all-time low

March 23, 2009
Gallup’s Index of Investor Optimism surged 41 points in March to -23 -- still pessimistic, but a sharp improvement from the -64 low of February.More ...

In U.S., Majority Still See Stocks as a Good Long-Term Buy

But few stock owners plan to invest more over the next month

March 5, 2009
Despite this week’s losses on Wall Street, a Gallup Poll conducted Wednesday night finds that 53% of Americans and 67% of stock owners still see stocks as a good long-term investment. But only 21% of stock owners plan to buy more stocks in the next month or so.More ...

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

May 12, 2008
A majority of Russians (68%) think their government should prohibit foreign companies from buying big Russian companies, but they are also more likely to perceive foreign investment as good rather than bad for their economy.More ...

Americans Seeking Investing “Safe Haven”

But will bankers provide a safe place with reasonable rates on deposits?

April 18, 2008
Reflecting an increased desire for safety, far more Americans -- 29% this year compared to 18% a year ago -- see savings accounts/CDs as the “best long-term investment,” while far fewer -- 27% today versus 50% six years ago -- say the same about real estate.More ...

Consumers Remain Glum as Equities Soar

Most Americans continue to see the U.S. economy as getting worse, not better

October 11, 2007
New Gallup Poll economic data suggests that most American consumers do not share Wall Street's optimism about the future direction of the U.S. economy. Most importantly, consumers across all major income groups share today's pessimism about where the economy is headed.More ...

Public Still Says Housing a Good Buy, but Post-Boom Decline Evident

Real estate edges stocks as best long-term investment

April 16, 2007
Amid reports of sluggish home sales, a majority of Americans continue to believe that now is a good time to buy a house. But the 58% who believe this is far below the 81% from four years ago. When given a choice, slightly more Americans choose real estate over stocks as the best long-term investment, with much smaller percentages picking savings accounts or bonds.More ...

Stock Market

Do you personally or jointly with a spouse, have any money invested in the stock market right now -- either in an individual stock, a stock mutual fund, or in a self-directed 401-K or IRA? If you had a thousand dollars to spend, do you think investing it in the stock market would be a good or bad idea?More ...

Public Divided as to Effect of Foreign Investing on U.S. Economy

Most investors do not plan to make changes in foreign, domestic investments going forward

March 19, 2007
Americans are divided as to whether investing in foreign stocks is good or bad for the U.S. economy. Even though overseas investments have posted strong returns in recent years, a majority of American investors say they have not given much or any thought to investing in foreign stocks. U.S. investors largely plan to stand pat with their investment choices, and not to increase or decrease their investments in foreign or domestic stocks.More ...
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