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Americans' ratings of the computer industry, farming, electric and gas utilities, and oil and gas have declined, with computers reaching a record low.
The latest Bentley-Gallup Business in Society survey shows 71% of U.S. adults believe businesses with diverse workforces are more profitable.
Older adults are much more confident than younger adults in managing their current finances. Confidence in managing future finances, however, differs less by age.
The share of workers who worry that technology could make their jobs obsolete has risen seven percentage points in the past year, to 27%.
About half of owners are satisfied with their local business climate; higher revenue growth and general dissatisfaction predict departure plans.
Support for labor unions is at its modern-day peak in the U.S., both in approval and in Americans' desire for unions to gain influence.
A new Bentley University-Gallup study finds that most Americans view businesses' use of AI in advertising negatively, but they are more accepting when it supports creativity rather than replacing people's images and voices.
Americans and Canadians most often use their own internet research for financial guidance. Financial advisors and finance professors are the most trusted sources.
A Bentley University-Gallup survey finds that Americans are more familiar with AI but more cautious about businesses' use of AI and its effect on jobs.
Americans haven't changed their minds about President Trump or the economy over the past month, with ratings of both holding at less-than-optimal levels.
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved to -31 in July, driven by gains among Republicans and independents.
Nearly three in four U.S. adults say immigration is a good thing, down slightly from a record high last year. Party gaps on immigration remain wide.
As the war between Ukraine and Russia drags on, Russians' pessimism about their economy and living standards has reached new highs.
Two-thirds of Americans say gas prices are causing financial hardship, with nearly six in 10 driving less and close to half altering summer travel plans.
A new Gallup analysis highlights the link between self-reported economic hardship and support for parties at Europe's political extremes.
A new Edward Jones and Gallup study finds one in six U.S. adults and one in eight Canadian adults are "financially fulfilled."
Businesses with formal plans and RFP experience are more likely to report growth, but many owners lack plans or awareness of procurement pathways.
Economic confidence is the weakest it has been since 2022, driven by growing pessimism about current conditions and the economy's direction.
About one in four Americans frequently (10%) or occasionally (17%) use installment plans for online purchases they make. Lower-income Americans use these more.
Unlike older U.S. adults, younger Americans have grown more negative about their local job prospects in recent years, a trend not seen in most economies worldwide.