Economy

For the second consecutive year, about one in five Britons say their local economy is getting better.

A new low of 25% of non-homeowners expect to buy a home within five years, as 67% of Americans say now is a bad time to buy a house.

Inflation and the cost of energy, housing and healthcare lead the issues Americans cite as their top financial concerns, while a record share say their personal financial situation is getting worse.

Americans grew more pessimistic about the U.S. economy in April, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index down 11 points to -38.

$100 trillion in global growth is coming. Who will get it? Gallup identifies three leading indicators that may help answer that question.

Fifty-nine percent of Americans say their taxes are too high, while 47% consider them fair, near the record low measured in 1999.

Americans say they worry most about healthcare among 16 domestic issues, followed by the economy, inflation, the federal budget and income inequality.

Self-employed workers, such as independent contractors, report greater agency and autonomy, but lack a safety net.

Gallup trends show long-term increases in Iraqis' feelings of safety and trust in institutions that could be tested by further instability in the region.

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.

U.S. young people aged 12-25 who participate in service activities report greater feelings of career readiness, connection and resilience.

Of 11 potential foreign policy goals, Americans prioritize security and national interests more than overseas outreach and development.

Mentions of government as the nation's most important problem remained high in February, fueled by historically high Democratic concern.

Across 25 countries hit hardest by the financial crash in 2008, trust in banks finally recovered to precrisis levels in 2025.

More Americans expect positive than negative momentum in the stock market, overall economic growth and interest rates, but their outlook for unemployment and inflation is negative.

Worldwide, economic issues dominate people's views of their country's most important problem.

Gallup data from Pakistan show cautious improvements in people's perceptions of the economy, leadership, corruption and wellbeing.

Americans remain widely engaged in charity, with volunteering rising and participation increasingly centered on nonreligious rather than religious organizations.

Venezuela experienced some of the highest levels of financial insecurity in Latin America last year, as well as widespread disapproval of leadership and distrust in elections.

Americans expect a difficult 2026, expressing pessimism about most economic, political and global matters — with the stock market a notable exception.