Americans Wary That Stock Market Bubble Will Burst
The stock market has recently hit record highs, but Americans are increasingly worried that the boom won’t last much longer.
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December 29, 2020
December 11, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Falls Following Election
The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index has dropped 12 points from 126.4 just before Election Day to 114.5, reversing the fall rebound from the coronavirus lockdown that began in March. Many states in recent days have begun reimposing lockdown restrictions with the new surge in COVID-19 cases.
November 13, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence On The Rise Going Into Election
In the days prior to the 2020 presidential election, economic confidence jumped to 126.4 in the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up nine points from October but still shy of the highest finding since March when states started locking down due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
October 9, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Holds Steady in October
Economic confidence dropped slightly to 117.0 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, down a point from September but just shy of the highest finding since March when states started locking down due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
September 11, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Rebounds to Highest Level Since March
Economic confidence jumped to 118.3 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index, up eight points from August and the highest finding since March when states started locking down due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
August 14, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Stalls in August
Economic confidence slowed this month, dropping four points from July to 110.8 in this month’s Rasmussen Reports Economic Index.
July 27, 2020
Most Approve of New COVID Stimulus But Worry It’s Packed With Political Pork
Most voters agree with Congress’ attempt to fashion another coronavirus stimulus package. But they worry that the plan will be loaded with unnecessary goodies because Congress is motivated primarily by political gain rather than what people really need.
July 15, 2020
Most Filed Their Taxes By April 15 Anyway
Some habits die hard, and paying income taxes is apparently one of them. Most Americans filed their taxes by April 15 despite the government’s decision to extend the deadline to today because of the coronavirus pandemic.
July 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic Confidence Continues to Emerge from Its COVID Slump
With more of the country moving through their COVID-19 reopening phases, confidence in the economy continues its upswing, with the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index rising another five points from June to 114.9.
June 17, 2020
Homeowners Still Feel Bullish About Housing Market
The economy has been hard hit by the coronavirus crisis, but confidence in the housing market remains high.
June 12, 2020
Economic, Consumer Confidence Rebound to 2016 Election Levels
As more of the country exits the lockdown and the stock market climbs to pre-pandemic levels, economic confidence is on the rebound, jumping 16 points from last month to 109.8 in June. This finding is comparable to the level of confidence Americans held just prior to President Trump’s 2016 election.
June 5, 2020
51% Say An Immediate Family Member Has Returned to Work
The vast majority of Americans say their home states have begun to loosen their coronavirus lockdowns, with just over half reporting that someone in their immediate family has been able to return to work.
May 22, 2020
Most Agree With Trump’s Temporary Cutback in Regulating Small Business
Voters come down strongly on the side of small businesses, with most in favor of President Trump’s plan to loosen government regulation on them while they recover from the coronavirus lockdown.
May 15, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Americans Question Economy But Still Have Faith in Their Own Wallets
As parts of the country slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdown, economic confidence has slowed from April’s rapid descent, dropping just one point to 93.7 in May. But this is the lowest finding in six years of surveying and six points below the April 2014 baseline.
May 13, 2020
Most Democrats Favor $2,000 Monthly Government Checks To Boost Coronavirus Economy
Voters agree government money isn’t enough to counter the coronavirus economic crash, but most Democrats think $2,000 monthly payments to Americans who earn less than $120,000 a year are necessary even as the lockdown begins to break down.
April 21, 2020
40% Say Immediate Family Member Out of Work Thanks to Coronavirus
Financial anxiety over the coronavirus has eased slightly, even as more Americans report a close family member out of work.
April 10, 2020
Consumer Spending Update: Economic, Spending Confidence Plunges – But It Depends on Who You Ask
As the coronavirus closes many businesses and takes the stock market on a thrill ride, confidence in the U.S. economy plunged, dropping a staggering 45 points from last month to 94.6 in the Rasmussen Reports Economic Index. This is the lowest finding in six years of surveying and four points below the April 2014 baseline.
April 7, 2020
Americans Doubt Government $$$ Can Counter Virus’ Economic Impact
Americans say government money is not the ultimate answer to the financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus. Most worry the government will run out of cash if the aid packages continue.
March 27, 2020
21% Will Wait To July 15 To File Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service in response to the coronavirus outbreak has extended the deadline for filing 2019 income taxes to July 15, but a sizable majority of Americans plan to file by April 15 as usual. More than ever are worried about an IRS audit this year, though.
March 25, 2020
More Than Ever Feel Overtaxed
Most Americans continue to think the majority of taxpayers are honest when they file their taxes, even though more than ever believe they personally pay too much.
