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Americans Slowly Regaining Confidence in the Economy
Americans' confidence in the economy is still slowly recovering two months after the federal government shutdown ended. The Gallup Economic Confidence Index was -20 last week, compared with -15 in mid-September before the shutdown.
In the U.S., Economic Confidence Continues Its Recovery
Americans' confidence in the economy is still slowly recovering from its government shutdown-induced plunge. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -22 last week, up from -39 in mid-October, but below the -15 from mid-September.
America's Biggest Fiscal Problem: The Fat Are Getting Fatter
Much of U.S. politics focuses on the fact that the rich are getting richer and the poor, poorer. But does anyone care that the fat are getting fatter?
U.S. Economic Confidence Slowly Rising
Americans' confidence in the economy is slowly improving since the partial government shutdown ended. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index rose two points to -27 last week and is up from -39 in mid-October.
Economic Confidence Ends Month Still Deeply Negative
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index rose six points last week to -30, after a three-point gain the week before. This represents only a partial recovery from the government shutdown-induced plunge in confidence in early October.
In U.S., Economic Confidence Improves After Fiscal Deal
Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly last week as Washington lawmakers reached a deal to end the federal shutdown and avoid default. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index was -36 last week, up from -39 the week before.
Weekly Drop in U.S. Economic Confidence Largest Since '08
Amid the government shutdown, Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index dropped 12 points to -34 last week -- the largest one-week drop since Lehman Brothers collapsed in September 2008. Americans' economic outlook slid 17 points.
U.S. Economic Confidence Dips During Budget Battle
As federal lawmakers inched toward the first shutdown in 17 years, Americans' economic confidence eroded. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index fell to -19 in September from -13 in August, the worst monthly score since September 2012.
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.
Improved Outlook Pushes U.S. Economic Confidence Back Up
Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index slightly increased over the past two weeks, registering -15 last week. Americans' economic outlook improved, but their ratings of current conditions did not.