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Consumer Sentiment Index Increase Was an Easy Call

The increase in the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index reported Friday morning aligns with what the Gallup Economic Confidence Index showed in January, and with what we anticipated the final Consumer Sentiment Index ...

Upper-Income Spending Plummets as Higher Taxes Loom

The post-election focus on the fiscal cliff has implications not only for the long-term economic outlook, but also for the immediate future. There is no better illustration of the real world impact of current policy debates than the way ...

Don't Be Misled by Government's Unemployment Report

The government's announcement Friday that the seasonally adjusted U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.7% in November, down from 7.9% in October, is more a reflection of the need to adopt a new national jobs measure than an indication of real job ...

U.S. Economic Confidence on Upward Climb

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index improved to -13 last week, from -18 the week prior. Americans' confidence in the economy has improved for three weeks in a row after deteriorating during fiscal cliff negotiations.

The Path to Gender Parity in Leadership

Outdated structures and family responsibilities can hinder women's career goals. Here's how to support their rise to the top.

Congress Begins 2013 With 14% Approval

Americans give Congress a 14% job approval rating as the new year begins, the lowest since September of last year and one point below Congress' 15% average approval for 2012, the lowest yearly average in Gallup's history.

Almost Gone -- Gallup Reviews Boehner's Standing With Public

Retiring House Speaker John Boehner leaves office an unpopular figure. His historical favorable ratings are lower than those for the last five speakers, except Newt Gingrich.

What's the Happiest Country on Earth?

The latest World Happiness Report delivers some unhappy news to Americans -- and the rest of the world.

In U.S., Economic Confidence Slips Amid Fiscal Showdown

As a U.S. government shutdown looms, Gallup's Economic Confidence Index fell five points last week to -20, the lowest score since early March. Americans' economic outlook soured, but their ratings of current conditions held steady.

Obama Approval at 56%, Highest Since October 2009

President Barack Obama's job approval rating has risen to 56% in Gallup Daily tracking from Dec. 17-19, by two percentage points his highest three-day reading since October 2009.
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