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Has the election of Donald Trump boosted economic optimism? By one measurement, apparently so.
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November 20, 2024
November 13, 2024
Rasmussen Real Unemployment Rate: STILL Double the Official Rate
National unemployment was 8.1% in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Real Unemployment update, down from 8.7% last month and significantly more than double the 4.1% rate officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today.
November 11, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rises in November
Economic confidence increased to 104.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, four points higher than October.
October 25, 2024
40% Say Their Finances Have Gotten Worse
Americans are about twice as likely to say their financial situation is worse than to say it’s gotten better.
October 23, 2024
61% Say Homelessness Has Gotten Worse
A solid majority of Americans believe that the country’s homeless problem has gotten worse.
October 11, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Up Slightly in October
Economic confidence increased to 100.6 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, nearly one point higher than September.
October 9, 2024
Inflation: Americans Still Seeing Higher Grocery Prices
Four out of five Americans say they’re paying more at the grocery store, and most say inflation has changed how they eat.
October 1, 2024
Economic Optimism Rises Slightly
More Americans see economic opportunity than they did three years ago, but they’e still not as optimistic as they were when Donald Trump was president.
September 13, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Down Again in September
Economic confidence decreased to 99.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, one point lower than August.
August 28, 2024
Housing Market Confidence Still High
After a surge in confidence, homeowners remain optimistic about the resale value of their homes .
August 9, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Sags in August
Economic confidence decreased to 100.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than four points lower than July.
July 17, 2024
Inflation: High Grocery Prices Still Hurt
Americans continue to say they’re feeling the pain of high grocery prices.
July 12, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Surges in July
Economic confidence increased to 105.4 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, more than 15 points higher than June.
July 9, 2024
36% Think Minimum Wage Should Be $15 or More
Even as California’s high minimum wage is being blamed for business problems there, many Americans say the minimum wage should be more than double what federal law currently requires.
June 28, 2024
Is DEI Causing Discrimination? Nearly Half Think So
Most Americans don’t think diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are making companies better, and many suspect DEI is being used to justify discrimination against white males.
June 26, 2024
Quality Matters More Than Values to Most Consumers
For most Americans, quality is still their top priority when shopping.
June 20, 2024
47% See Their Financial Situation Getting Worse
By a 30-point margin, more Americans say their personal finances have gotten worse than better, and less than a third of them expect their situation to improve in the months ahead.
June 7, 2024
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues Decline in June
Economic confidence decreased to 89.9 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, slightly lower than May.
May 29, 2024
38% Say Gas Prices Have Changed Their Vacation Plans
With regular gasoline selling for nearly $3.50 a gallon, more than a third say fuel prices have altered their plans for a summer vacation.
May 21, 2024
Confidence in Housing Market Surges
Despite high interest rates, homeowners are now more confident in the resale value of their homes than they’ve been in nearly five years.
