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Pandemic Claims Britons' Optimism About Their Job Market

Britons' job market optimism has fallen sharply amid the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic; 21% now say it is a good time to find a job. Britons' views of their living standards have been more stable.

K-12 Teachers Worried About COVID-19 on the Job

U.S. teachers are highly and increasingly concerned about exposure to COVID-19 on the job -- far more than workers in other professions.

Americans' Social Distancing Habits Have Tapered Since July

Americans' likelihood to avoid contact with others outside their household dropped to new lows as 53% say they have avoided public places in the week before the survey, and 45% have stayed away from small gatherings during that time.

Americans' Financial Worries Tick Up in Past Year

Americans are worrying more than they did a year ago about paying their bills and maintaining their standard of living, among increases in financial worries. Low-income adults are affected far more than others.

Consumers' Likelihood to Visit Businesses Stable in August

Americans' likelihood to visit businesses changed little between July and August. Those who say the coronavirus situation is getting a lot better are more likely to use nonessential services.

U.S. Pessimism About COVID-19 Situation Eases Slightly

A diminished majority of 63% of Americans say the COVID-19 situation in the U.S. is getting worse. Worry about contracting the virus is stable.

Economic Perceptions and the Election

Changes in economic reality and candidates' statements and positioning are less important to voters than their underlying ideological predispositions.

Americans Less Negative in Their COVID-19 Outlook

Americans' outlook for the coronavirus situation has become less negative in recent weeks, with less than half (47%) now saying the situation is "getting worse." This is down from 61% in mid-August.

Americans Remain Largely Dissatisfied With Direction of U.S.

Americans' satisfaction with the direction of the U.S., currently 24%, is essentially unchanged since February, though higher than January's 17%.

Worry About Contracting COVID-19 Hits New Low in U.S.

Three in 10 Americans say they are worried about contracting COVID-19, and 69% think the coronavirus situation in the U.S. is improving.