Consumer Spending Update: Consumer Confidence Remains Near Five-Year Highs
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index held steady at 140.8 in September, virtually unchanged from last month and still among 2019's highs to date.
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September 13, 2019
September 13, 2019
Most Oppose Taxpayer Bailout of Ailing Union Pension Funds
A number of trade union pension funds are now well short of the money they need to pay promised benefits. But most voters oppose legislation now working its way through Congress to siphon billions of dollars in loans and direct cash to these ailing funds.
August 9, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Steadies, Still Near All-Time Highs
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 140.9 in August, down nearly four points from last month but still among 2019's highs to date.
July 23, 2019
Americans Owe Less, Worry Less About Rising Interest Rates
Americans aren’t complaining as much about higher debt these days and are much less likely to see higher interest rates on the horizon.
July 17, 2019
Confidence in Housing Market Remains At Record Highs
Homeowners continue to feel better about the housing market than they have in years.
July 12, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: A Giant Leap in Consumer Confidence
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index jumped to 144.5 in July, up over nine points from last month and just shy of its all-time high in February 2018.
July 10, 2019
Many Still Know Someone Out of Work, Someone Who’s Given Up
Perhaps surprisingly, with unemployment rates at historic lows, more Americans say they know people who can’t find jobs, although the number is still well below findings during the Obama years. Democrats are the most pessimistic about the job market in the near future.
June 14, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Slightly Less Confident in Economy, But OK to Keep Spending
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 136.0 in June, down seven points from last month and the lowest finding since February.
May 29, 2019
Even Democrats Like Trump’s Plan to Put Costs in TV Drug Ads
Americans strongly support President Trump’s plan to require TV ads to list drug prices, and most think it’s likely to force down costs.
May 17, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Inches Toward 5-Year High
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index climbed to 143.4 in May, up three points from last month and the highest finding this year.
May 15, 2019
Many Fear Personal Fallout from U.S.-China Trade Spat
As President Trump continues fighting China over its unfair trade practices, Americans remain worried, and a sizable number fear that it will impact them personally.
May 14, 2019
Democrats Far More Likely Than Others to See Economic Trouble Ahead
Democrats running for the White House face a big obstacle in President Trump’s booming economy, but most adults in their party are banking on an economic downturn by next year.
May 10, 2019
Most Now See Economy As Fair to Those Who Work Hard
With the economy booming, Americans are much more confident that hard work pays off and are worrying a lot less about the level of government dependency in the country.
May 1, 2019
Most See Job Opportunity, More Pay in Current Economy
Most Americans remain confident about their ability to get a job and get ahead in the current economy. Most working adults expect a raise, too.
April 25, 2019
Fed Earns Higher Marks, Voters Less Worried About Independence
President Trump continues to question the monetary moves of the Federal Reserve Board, but voters give the central bank its highest approval in years. They also suspect that the Fed is less independent of the president than it was during the Obama years.
April 16, 2019
Most Favor Minimum Wage of $10.50 Or Higher
Americans remain convinced that the federal minimum wage is too low and needs to be raised. But they’re less sure that raising the minimum wage will boost the economy.
April 15, 2019
Taxpayers Are Slower to Pay This Year
Americans are behind schedule when it comes to filing their income taxes by today’s deadline.
April 12, 2019
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Remains High
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index dropped to 140.5 in April, down two points from last month but still ranking with 2018’s highs.
March 22, 2019
Americans Step Up Their Taxpaying
Americans have stepped up the pace of filing their income taxes and aren’t particularly worried about an IRS audit.
March 21, 2019
Most Say They’re Taxed More Than Their Fair Share
More Americans than ever think they are overtaxed despite last year’s tax cuts and tax reform.
