According to the August Reuters/Ipsos Core Political survey, Americans express divided views on the most important problem facing the country. The poll indicates that political extremism is the most frequently cited concern, followed by the economy and crime or corruption, though these are mentioned less often. Notably, immigration is no longer ranked among the top three issues. The survey also finds that public perception of the country's direction has remained stable, though it leans pessimistic. President Donald Trump’s approval rating holds strong among Republicans but has weakened among independents.
Concern about youth mental health is widespread and views on the role of AI and technology in schools are divided, according to the 2025 Ipsos Education Monitor.
The top two categories where people say they buy premium, high quality or “luxury” brands are electronics and fragrances/colognes, according to a new poll from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Few Americans say they're reading positive news about the economy, though more Republicans say they're seeing it than Democrats, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
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The third edition of our Equalities Index covers 31 countries, and finds twice as many think campaigns to promote equality should go further (43%) than believe they ought to be rolled back (21%).