Latest U.S. opinion polls

Updated on September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

September 2026:

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, September 15, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 69% of Americans are concerned about the growth of AI data center construction in the U.S., including 37% who say they are very concerned. Among those who express concern, the top worries are strain on local water supplies (50%) and strain on the electrical grid (41%), followed by the possibility of higher residential utility bills (35%).

Reuters/Ipsos September 2026 Survey

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted September 11-14 covers attitudes towards President Donald Trump’s handling of the presidency, views of major political figures, attitudes to the 2026 midterm elections, and various Trump-led construction projects around Washington D.C.

September 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, September 14, 2026--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for September 2026 is at 50.5. Fielded from August 21 – September 1, 2026, the Index is up 1.1 points from last month.

The index has alternated gains and losses for the past four months. It now sits 1.9 points below its reading from this time last year.

25 years later, the impact of 9/11 continues to resonate with Americans

Washington, D.C., September 8, 2026 – As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks approaches, a new Ipsos poll finds most Americans feel the attacks had a major impact on both the U.S. and the world. Large majorities of Americans say the attacks impacted the U.S. (88%) and the world (71%) a great deal or quite a bit. Americans are split on how safe the country is from foreign terrorist attacks compared to before 9/11. 

Ipsos U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Poll

Washington, D.C., September 1, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll finds that, as the U.S.’ current trade dispute with Canada escalates, a majority of Americans believe the U.S. should be willing to make tradeoffs with Canada, even if it means it doesn’t get most of what it wants (68%), rather than take a tough stance and insist on getting most of what it wants (25%). By nearly three to one, more oppose than support the U.S. placing additional tariffs on Canada (57% oppose, 20% support, 21% don’t know).

In addition, a majority (63%) of Americans oppose a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America (14% support, 21% don’t know). Both Democrats (84%) and independents (65%) express majority opposition. Meanwhile, more Republicans oppose (43%) rather than support (33%) the renaming.

August 2026:

Cost of living remains top of mind for voters heading into 2026 midterms

Washington, D.C., August 31, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted August 28-31 finds that a plurality (47%) of registered voters say the cost of living would be the single most important factor in deciding their 2026 midterm vote. The survey also covers Americans’ views towards Trump’s handling of the presidency, preferences for the Democratic or Republican Party on key issues, views toward the war in Iran, and more.

Americans continue to expect extended U.S. military involvement in Iran

Washington, D.C., August 24, 2026 – Four in five Americans (83%) say they expect U.S. military involvement in Iran to go on for an extended period of time, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted August 21-24.

August 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, August 14, 2026--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for August 2026 is at 49.4. Fielded from July 24 – August 5, 2026, the Index is down 1.6 points from last month.

The index has declined for the fourth time in the past six months. It now sits four points below its reading from this time last year.

Vast majority of sports parents feel the benefits of youth sports outweigh the drawbacks

Washington, D.C., August 13, 2026 – While parents of children who play organized sports acknowledge there are some drawbacks of youth sports, they overwhelmingly say that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, according to a new Associated Press/Ipsos survey of parents of K-12 children that participate in organized sports. Sports parents identify a wide range of benefits for children who play sports, including learning about hard work and commitment, learning to work with others, and improving physical fitness. Parents see drawbacks as well, such as the risk of chronic injuries, the risk brain injuries, and the risk of burnout. However, these concerns resonate less strongly with parents than the perceived benefits.

Democratic Party holds edge over GOP on cost of living

Washington, D.C., August 5, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted July 29-August 3 finds that the Democratic Party holds an eight-point lead over the GOP as the more trusted party to handle the cost of living, an issue that is poised to play a key role in the 2026 midterms.The poll also takes a close look at political ideology, exploring the attitudes liberals and conservatives see as “essential” to being considered a liberal or conservative. Large majorities of liberals say the positions of increasing taxes on corporations/billionaires and government healthcare for all Americans are important or essential to being a liberal. Majorities of conservatives say the same of reducing the size of the federal government and reducing the amount of foreign aid provided by the U.S.

American workers assess AI impact

Washington DC, August 3, 2026 – A new Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of The Groundwork Collaborative explores how American workers are using AI and how they expect it to affect the workforce in the years ahead. The survey finds that AI use is highly uneven across the workforce: three in ten workers use AI at least weekly, but adoption is concentrated among higher-income, college-educated, and white-collar workers. In addition, two-thirds of workers expect AI to make the worker experience worse by eliminating jobs and putting greater pressure on workers, rather than improving the worker experience by freeing up time spent on repetitive tasks and assisting with more challenging work. This

July 2026:

Reuters/Ipsos July Core Political poll

Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026 – With the fall midterm elections on the horizon, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted July 24-26 finds that Americans offer tepid ratings of the ideas put forth by both the Republican and Democratic parties, with fewer than half of Americans saying the Democratic Party (39%) or the Republican Party (39%) has a lot or some good ideas.

Washington Post/Ipsos Poll

Washington, DC, July 18, 2026 –  A new Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds that economic concerns are poised to play a large role in the 2026 midterm elections, with Americans remaining pessimistic about the trajectory of the economy and future economic prospects for people like them.

This economic pessimism also extends to views on gas prices, with 59% saying they are not confident that negotiations to end the U.S.-Iran war will bring gas prices down to normal.

Q2 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index

Washington, DC, July 17, 2026 –  The Q2 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index is 66.5, largely stable from last quarter’s Index score of 67.0, and slightly ahead of its reading from this time last year (65.2). Though business health continues to show stability, business owners are showing signs of increased trepidation towards the business environment and cash flow. Compared to last quarter, more small businesses view the national and their local economies as very poor, and fewer are very comfortable with their cash flow.

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Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, July 17, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 57% of Americans agree that the government should restrict ultra-processed foods, even if consumers want to buy them. Notably, those ages 18-34 (72%) and 35-54 (58%) are significantly more likely than their age 55+ counterparts (42%) to hold this sentiment.

The poll also finds that Americans hold nuanced views between personal freedom and public health. Nearly nine in ten (87%) agree that while people should generally be free to choose what they eat, some rules are justified when food products create serious public health risks. Similarly, 70% also agree that not every unhealthy food product should be illegal, but that selling it carries a moral cost.

NAMI/Ipsos 988 Lifeline Poll

Washington DC, July 16, 2026--A new national poll from NAMI and Ipsos finds that awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has increased substantially since its 2022 launch. Americans trust 988 at nearly the same rate as 911, and three-quarters of those who have contacted the Lifeline report receiving the help they needed. Americans also support federal and state investment in 988 crisis services. However, actual use remains low. Common barriers include concerns about being charged for services and law enforcement being sent to their location.

Ipsos poll on the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Washington, D.C., July 13, 2026 – Amid the resumption of U.S. military strikes in Iran, 79% of Americans say they expect U.S. military involvement in Iran to go on for an extended period of time, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted July 10-12. The view that the U.S. will be involved in Iran for an extended period of time is up 14 percentage points since late March, when 65% said this.

July 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, July 10, 2026--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for July 2026 is at 51.0. Fielded from June 19 – 30, 2026, the Index is up 1.9 points from last month.

The index shows its first increase since January, ending a stretch that saw the index fall more than four points. However, it sits nearly three points below its reading from this time last year.

Most Americans expect the 2026 World Cup to increase U.S.’ interest in soccer

Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026 – A majority (57%) of Americans say they think the 2026 FIFA World Cup will increase America’s general interest in soccer, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted June 26-28. Two in five (40%) say it will have no impact on America’s interest in soccer and 2% say it will decrease America’s interest.

June 2026:

Few expect U.S.-Iran preliminary agreement to bring lasting peace

Washington DC, June 24, 2026--A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted June 18-22 finds that 63% of Americans think it is unlikely that the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran will lead to lasting peace between the two countries. Just 18% say the agreement will likely lead to lasting peace.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, June 22, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 85% of Americans say they are willing to purchase private label brands if their usual brand is out of stock, up six percentage points from February 2025. At the same time, slightly fewer indicate an unwillingness to switch from their favorite brand, compared to last year (67% unwilling to switch now vs. 74% in 2025). When it comes to quality perceptions, most Americans see private label and name brands as broadly comparable, with 53% rating them about the same quality. About one in ten say private label brands are higher quality (11%), while 25% say they are lower.

June 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, June 12, 2026--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for June 2026 is at 49.1. Fielded from May 22 – 29, 2026, the Index is down 0.5 point from last month.

The index has declined for the third time in the past four months. It now sits more than four points below its reading from this time last year.

Reuters/Ipsos June 2026 Poll

Washington, D.C., June 8, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted June 3-8 covers Americans’ views towards President Donald Trump’s handling of the presidency, Trump’s approval rating on the cost of living, views towards the war in Iran, and more.

NPR/Ipsos Teacher Poll

Washington, D.C., June 5, 2026 – A majority of teachers show concern about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on students’ critical thinking skills, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll conducted among current K-12 teachers. About three in four view AI as having bigger implications on K-12 education than past technological changes, and also that teaching responsible use of AI should be part of their school’s curriculum. Yet, only about a third say their school has formal guidelines for student use of AI.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, June 5, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 53% of Americans report cutting back on non-essential spending when they experience an increase in gas prices or general living costs. About two in five say the same of postponing larger expenses (39%) and buying less expensive brands (38%). When it comes to recent food purchases, a majority say they are paying closer attention to per unit cost (58%) and changing how frequently they buy items (52%), with budget concerns being the primary driver in both cases.

Most Americans say it is too expensive for the average American to attend a World Cup game

Washington, D.C., June 2, 2026 – With the U.S. set to host its first World Cup since 1994 alongside Canada and Mexico, a new Ipsos poll conducted May 29-31 finds that a majority of Americans feel it is too expensive for the average American to attend a game at the tournament. More broadly, while two-thirds of Americans have heard at least a little about the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, a more modest share (36%) plans on watching the tournament in some form.

May 2026:

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, May 22, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 50% of employed Americans say their employer is now using ChatGPT or similar chat-based tools, up sharply from 38% in 2025. Similarly, the use of AI tools for data analysis (41%) and AI image generators (33%) have both increased from a year ago (32% and 25%, respectively).

Powerlines/Ipsos Poll Utilities Poll

Washington, D.C., May 19, 2026 – A new PowerLines poll, conducted by Ipsos, finds that over two-thirds Americans that have an electric or gas utility bill say their bill has increased compared to a year ago. Even more, three in four, are concerned that these bills will increase this year.

The poll also finds that a majority of Americans admit they do not fully understand what drives the costs from their local utilities. Moreover, most disagree that their state government does a good job at protecting their interests when it comes to regulating local electrical or gas utilities and feel costs will continue to increase despite potential action from elected officials.

America’s frustration with the cost of living continues to rise

Washington, D.C., May 19, 2026 – The latest wave of the Reuters/Ipsos Core Political conducted May 15-18 finds that a rising majority of Americans feel that their cost of living is off on the wrong track and disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the issue. Overall, 74% say they think their cost of living is on the wrong track, while 73% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the cost of living. Both these figures represent high points in Reuters/Ipsos polling conducted during Trump’s second term.

May 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, May 15, 2026--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for May 2026 is at 49.6. Fielded from April 24 – 30, 2026, the Index is stable (-0.3 point) from last month.

Ipsos Air Travel Poll

Washington, D.C., May 14, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll finds three in four Americans believe the cost of flying has gotten higher in the past year. Concerns also exist about airlines increasing the cost of flights and baggage fees, and these worries are more pronounced among those who have flown in the past two months.

Reuters/Ipsos April Poll

Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted May 8-11 finds that 64% of Americans say that recent increases in gas prices have affected their household’s financial situation, with a large majority (83%) expecting gas prices to continue to rise in the next month.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, May 8, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 56% of Americans report increased spending on gas in the past three months, a sharp increase from April 2025 (24%). Grocery spending has also risen, with 43% reporting increased spending at the store, up from 35% last April. On the other hand, spending on eating at restaurants out of home (19%), as well as home delivery from grocery stores (16%) and restaurants (13%), has remained more stable.

The poll also finds that Americans show broad concern about AI data centers. More than half agree that they would oppose having a data center built in their community (55%), and at least three in five are worried about their energy usage (65%) and environmental impact (61%). Likewise, fewer Americans see an upside locally, as just 27% agree that data centers would significantly contribute to economic growth and job creation in their community.

Ipsos Poll

Washington DC, May 6, 2026 — Just one in four Americans followed news around King Charles III’s recent visit to the US closely, according to a new Ipsos poll. Few expect the visit to reshape ties between the two countries. A plurality of Americans, 43%, are neutral on the visit's significance. Twenty-eight percent anticipate it to have a positive impact on the US-UK relationship going forward, and just 5% expect a negative effect.  

ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos Poll

Washington, DC, May 1, 2026 –  A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds that Americans are split on what they think the U.S. should do next in Iran: 48% say the U.S. should make a peace deal with Iran, even if it results in a worse deal for the U.S., while 46% say the U.S. should push Iran for a better deal, even if it means resuming military action against Iran.

The poll also finds that 61% say it was a mistake for the U.S. to use military force against Iran, while 65% say they are not confident that an agreement to end the war with Iran will prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

April 2026:

Americans increasingly feel the economy is on the wrong track

Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026 – This latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted April 24-27, finds that a rising share of Americans say the national economy is off on the wrong track: 61%, up from 43% in January 2025. In addition, a rising share of Americans (20%) say that economic concerns are the most important problem facing the country, up slightly from March (16%). The share selecting war and foreign conflicts as their top concern is down from 14% in March to 8% in April.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, April 24, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that nearly all Americans (94%) say they have noticed higher gas prices in their area. Sixty-three percent are driving less overall, up slightly from last month (58%), and 73% are combining errands into fewer trips. Likewise, 73% also believe gas prices will get worse in the coming weeks, though that is down 11 percentage points from mid-March (84%).

The poll also finds that, among Americans who use streaming services, seven in ten (71%) agree that prices for streaming services have gone up in the past year, a figure that has held steady since 2023. At the same time, just 53% say the amount of programming available has increased, down from 59% last April. Lastly, 39% of all Americans say they have canceled a streaming subscription service in the past 6 months, up 10 percentage points from March 2026 (29%).

Americans remain skeptical of Trump’s handling of inflation

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted April 15-20 finds that just one in four Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation and rising prices, ranking below his overall approval rating and his approval rating on immigration, crime, and U.S. foreign policy.

America 250: Enduring Values, Evolving Identity

Washington, D.C., April 16, 2026 – To mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Ipsos U.S. Public Affairs is proud to share a new report exploring how Americans view the state of the country today. The new survey finds that foundational values – freedom, justice and equality – continue to resonate widely with Americans and that there is broad agreement around the core principles that the nation should stand for.

Many Americans skeptical that U.S. military action in Iran has been worth it

Washington, D.C., April 13, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll conducted April 10-12 finds that support for U.S. military action in Iran remains limited. Just 24% say that, considering both the costs and the benefits, the decision to take military action in Iran has been worth it. A larger share (51%) say it has not been worth it, while 22% are unsure.

Half of Americans report using AI services, with information and productivity leading use cases

Washington, D.C., April 13, 2026 – A new Epoch AI/Ipsos poll finds that half of Americans (50%) report using an AI service in the past week, with ChatGPT emerging as the leading platform. The research reveals that AI users engage with these tools multiple times per week across a wide range of tasks, from information lookup and writing assistance, to creative work and professional applications. A notable share of workers are leveraging these tools on the job, with AI simultaneously automating some worker tasks and enabling workers to take on new tasks.

April 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington, DC, April 10, 2026 –  The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for April 2026 is at 50.0. Fielded from March 20 – 25, 2026, the Index is down 3.4 points from last month.

The index fell sharply and has now declined in consecutive months. It sits nearly three points lower than its reading from this time last year.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, April 10, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 71% of Americans agree they could get better discounts online than in-store. Just under half are finding that, when shopping in-store, a lot of the products they want are out of stock (46%). In the same vein, nearly three in four (72%) disagree that they are seeing lower prices in stores compared to earlier this year, up from 64% in July 2025.

The poll also finds that, among Americans who are familiar with AI, 59% now report using generative AI products (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini) at least some of the time. This represents a seventeen-percentage point increase from March 2024 (42%), when this question was first asked. Those who report using generative AI products often have also more than doubled over the same period (24% vs. 11%). Younger Americans are more likely to adopt generative AI, with 68% of 18-to-34-year-olds reporting they use it at least some of the time, compared to just 43% of their age 55+ counterparts.

Q1 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index

Washington, DC, April 7, 2026 –  The Q1 2026 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index is 67.0, down slightly from last quarter’s Index score of 68.4. The current Index score sits ahead of its reading from this time last year (62.3), but sentiments have declined since Q3 2025 (72.0), when the Index reached its highest point ever. While business health remains stable, views of the national and local economies are more pessimistic.

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Americans express pride in U.S. space program

Washington, D.C., April 6, 2026 – As Artemis II astronauts complete a historic flyby of the moon, majorities of Americans express pride in the U.S. space program and feel that landing astronauts on the moon is important for the U.S, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted April 3-5, 2026.

Ipsos Sports Poll

Washington, DC, April 2, 2026 –  A new Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans believe that sports betting lessens the integrity of the game, an increase from this past November. Few believe that sports betting has a positive impact on society or athletes, and more now oppose than support allowing online sports betting in their state.

When it comes to affordability, Americans and sports fans largely view events and tickets as expensive. Both groups also offer critiques of the viewing experience: Majorities believe there are too many platforms needed to watch live sports and there is widespread support for a streaming sports streaming bundle.

March 2026:

Ipsos Iran War Tracking Poll

Washington, DC, March 31, 2026 –  A new Ipsos poll conducted March 27-29 finds Americans prefer an expedited end to U.S. military action in Iran, even if it comes with tradeoffs. Overall, 66% say the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the conflict quickly, even if it means we do not achieve all of our goals in Iran. Far fewer (27%) take the view that the U.S. should work to achieve all of its goals in Iran, even if it means the conflict continues for an extended period of time.

The poll also finds that large majorities remain very or somewhat concerned about the risk to the lives of American military personnel (86%) and financial costs of U.S. military action in Iran (77%). The share who are very concerned about the financial costs of the conflict has increased eight points since mid-March. Consistent with these views, the deployment of ground troops in Iran remains unpopular: 76% of Americans would oppose sending U.S. troops into Iran.

Ipsos Air Travel Poll

Washington, DC, March 31, 2026 –  A new Ipsos poll finds that two-thirds of Americans believe the travel experience has gotten worse in the past year. Those who have flown in the last two months share this sentiment, and half of recent fliers report that they have experienced travel delays due to airlines.

The poll also finds that most Americans are familiar with delays at airports, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shortages, and the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports. Over half say they are likely to avoid booking trips by plane in the next six months, and a third of Americans say the same of postponing or cancelling trips they have already booked flights for.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, March 27, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 61% of Americans agree the U.S. will experience a recession in the next 12 months. Two in five (43%) say items they shop for are often out of stock, while just 22% say the tone of economic news they read is positive.

The poll also finds that, when it comes to artificial intelligence, three in four Americans (76%) agree that people need to keep up with the advancement of AI. At the same time, 66% also believe the development of AI needs to slow down.

March Reuters/Ipsos Core Political

Washington, DC, March 24, 2026 –  Data from the Reuters/Ipsos Core Political reveals that Americans now identify the economy and foreign conflicts as the nation's most pressing concerns.

Reuters/Ipsos poll on the war in Iran

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2026 – A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted March 17-19, finds that as the war enters its fourth week, most Americans now expect the U.S. to send troops into Iran. In addition, the poll finds that public support for U.S. troop deployments is limited and that Americans continue to be keenly aware of the impact the conflict is having on gas prices.

American Institute for Boys and Men/Ipsos Prediction Markets Poll

Washington, DC, March 17, 2026 –  A new American Institute for Boys and Men/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of both the general public and young men ages 18–24 view prediction markets as closer to gambling than investing. Few believe that prediction markets are good for society, and a majority believe it is a bad idea to leave them completely unregulated.

The poll also finds that, while familiarity with prediction markets is low, those who have heard of them largely view them as financially risky. Lastly, while usage of prediction markets is low, young men are significantly more likely to use both prediction markets and gambling platforms in general.

NAMI/Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll

Washington, DC, March 17, 2026 –  Three in four full-time employees say it is appropriate to discuss mental health at work, yet nearly half worry they would be judged for doing so, according to the latest NAMI/Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll. This hesitation persists as reported stress about the state of the world is on the rise. The share of employees feeling "very stressed" nearly doubled since 2024, and more than half report feeling burned out on the job. Workplace mental health training may help; employees at companies offering such training are more likely to feel supported and less worried about stigma, yet only about one in three have received it.

Axios/Ipsos American Health Index

Washington, DC, March 17, 2026 –  A majority of Americans express concern over rising healthcare costs, with bipartisan support for spending more federal tax dollars to address these challenges, according to the latest wave of the Axios/Ipsos American Health Index.

Separately, as obesity remains the top public health concern in the U.S., the proportion of Americans who know someone using weight loss drugs continues to rise, yet more broadly, interest in using GLP-1s is somewhat low.

Ipsos Iran War Tracking Poll

Washington, DC, March 16, 2026 –  A new Ipsos poll conducted March 13–15 finds Americans continue to hold negative views of U.S. military strikes against Iran, with disapproval of the strikes significantly outweighing approval. Americans’ concerns about the U.S. military engagement range from risks to American service members’ lives to the conflict’s impact on Americans’ personal finances.

March 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington, DC, March 13, 2026 –  The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for March 2026 is at 53.3. Fielded from February 20 – 23, 2026, the Index is down 0.5 point from last month.

The index shows a decline for the first time this year. It now sits nearly a point lower than its reading from this time last year.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, March 13, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 92% of Americans have noticed higher gas prices in their area, and 84% think gas prices will get worse in the next few weeks. In the same vein, three in four say they are paying more attention to which gas stations near them have the lowest prices (77%), 70% are combining errands into fewer trips to drive less often, and 58% are driving less overall.

The poll also finds that, when it comes to regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), nearly two in three Americans believe the federal government should ensure AI outputs don't cause harm (63%). About half say the government should ensure AI outputs are accurate (53%) and regulate AI to prevent widespread job losses (49%), while fewer say the same of evaluating environmental impacts of AI (41%), and where AI data centers can be located (34%). Notably, just one in ten believe the government shouldn’t regulate AI.

Ipsos Poll on Iran

Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll conducted March 6–9 finds that more Americans continue to disapprove than approve of U.S. military strikes against Iran amid questions about the clarity of U.S. goals, the expected duration of the conflict, and concerns about the financial impacts in the U.S. Overall views towards the U.S. military strikes against Iran are mostly unchanged compared to a previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in the first few days of the conflict.

Reuters/Ipsos Large Sample Poll

Washington, D.C., March 3, 2026 – More than a year into the second Trump administration, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that nearly four in five Americans say inflation is a “very big” concern for them personally and that few describe the U.S. economy as “booming.”

Conducted days before President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, the poll also finds that Americans have negative views of Trump’s handling of inflation and the cost of living, with his approval rating in these two areas lagging behind his ratings on crime and immigration.

Reuters/Ipsos Iran Airstrike Poll

Washington, DC, March 1, 2026 –  A new Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted February 28 – March 1, finds that 43% of Americans disapprove of U.S. military strikes against Iran, while 27% approve; about three-in-ten say they are unsure.

The poll captures initial public reactions to the strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted military sites and nuclear facilities across the country.

February 2026:

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, February 27, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that 51% of Americans are feeling comfortable with their personal economic situation, compared to 31% who are feeling uncomfortable. This represents a significant change from this time last year, when roughly equal shares of Americans reported being comfortable vs. uncomfortable (37% vs. 39%, respectively).

However, when asked when they expect prices to go back down, 41% of Americans say they won’t go back down, up slightly from February 2025 (36%). Just 13% believe prices will fall within the next five months.

ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos Poll

Washington, DC, February 22, 2026 –  A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds more Americans disapprove (64%) than approve (34%) of President Donald Trump’s handling of tariffs on imported goods. Trump’s approval rating on tariffs – as well as on his handling of inflation – lag behind his overall approval rating. Despite these negative ratings, Americans are split on who they trust to better handle reducing the cost of living: equal shares trust Trump (32%) and Democrats in Congress (31%), while 33% say they trust neither.

The poll was conducted prior to the February 20 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Trump's tariffs on imported goods.

Google/Ipsos AI Works for America Poll

Washington, DC, February 19, 2026 –  As Artificial Intelligence reshapes the nature of work, a new Google/Ipsos survey of the American workforce outlines a path for organizations to close the AI skills gap and equip employees to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

The survey finds that three in five employees are not currently using AI and that practical use cases are necessary for employees to see the relevance of AI in their job tasks. The data also reveal that the greatest gains for organizations and employees alike come when workers become AI fluent, delivering both significant productivity gains and career benefits.

February Reuters/Ipsos Core Political

Washington, DC, February 18, 2026 –  Data from the February Reuters/Ipsos Core Political survey shows that Americans do not view one single issue as the main problem facing the country, instead, the data shows there is a fragmented landscape of problems facing the country.

Americans say Epstein files lowered their trust in U.S. political and business leaders

Washington, DC, February 18, 2026 –  A majority of Americans say that the Epstein files lowered their trust in the country’s political and business leaders and that the files show that powerful people are rarely held accountable for their actions, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Just over half of Americans say the sentiment that the Epstein files "lowered their trust in the country’s political and business leaders” describes their views extremely or very well (53%); another 24% say this sentiment describes their views somewhat well.

February 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington, DC, February 13, 2026 –  The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for February 2026 is at 53.8. Fielded from January 23 – 27, 2026, the Index is unchanged from last month.

The index shows stability after last month’s uptick. However, it still sits more than a point lower than its reading from this time last year.

Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Washington, DC, February 13, 2026 –  The latest wave of the Ipsos Consumer Tracker finds that Americans have mixed sentiments on corporate activism. A majority say companies should remain neutral on social issues (57%) and political issues (56%). In the same vein, more than half say they are less likely to buy from a company that takes a stand on a social or political issue that they don’t agree with (53% and 56%, respectively). Yet, 57% also agree that corporations should stick by their decisions even if they anger some consumers, and just 13% believe the government should penalize companies whose political or social stances it doesn’t agree with.

The poll also finds that Americans are largely keeping up with basic health habits. The most common activities done are brushing teeth (86%), trying to eat healthy (71%), and trying to get 7-9 hours of sleep (68%). A majority also report taking vitamins or supplements (65%), getting a yearly physical (60%), and getting recommended health tests (58%). On the other hand, fewer say they stick to a fitness routine (39%) or proactively manage their weight (37%).

Majority say U.S. performance at the Olympics makes them feel proud to be American

Washington DC, February 10, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans say the Olympic team’s performance makes them proud to be an American, though slightly fewer hold this sentiment now compared to 2024. A notable minority also agree that they are less likely to be interested in an event that doesn’t have an American athlete or team in it or that they will be disappointed if the U.S. doesn’t win the most gold medals.

The poll also finds that most Americans plan to watch this year’s Winter Olympics. Among those who plan to watch, figure skating tops the list of favorite events, followed by the opening ceremony.

Americans place high importance on immigration officer training and conduct

Washington DC, February 2, 2026 – Amid ongoing debates over U.S. immigration policy and enforcement, a new Ipsos poll finds that 80% of Americans place a high importance on training and conduct standards for federal immigration officers. The survey underscores Americans’ multiple priorities on immigration, including secure borders, enforcement of current immigration laws, and a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants currently in the country.

January 2026:

Majority of Americans say federal immigration enforcement efforts go too far

Washington DC, January 27, 2026 – Most Americans say efforts to deal with unauthorized immigration in the country by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement go too far (58%), according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. This poll was fielded Jan. 23-25, 2026, and includes respondents who took the survey before (N=829) and after (N=310) news of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Many Americans view ICE shooting in Minneapolis as excessive use of force

Washington DC, January 20, 2026 – By 52% to 25%, more Americans say the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. immigration officer was an excessive rather than a necessary use of force, according to a new Ipsos poll.

Plurality say U.S. does not have responsibility to support anti-government protesters in Iran

Washington DC, January 20, 2026 – Most Americans have heard at least a little about anti-government protests in Iran and the government’s subsequent crackdown, according to a new Ipsos poll.

January 2026 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Washington DC, January 16, 2025--The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for January 2026 is at 53.8. Fielded from December 24, 2025 – January 5, 2026, the Index is up two points from last month.

Americans oppose using military force to take possession of Greenland

Washington DC, January 14, 2026 – Just 17% of Americans approve of U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland and the public overwhelming says the use of military force to take possession of Greenland would be a bad idea a rather than a good idea (71%-4%), according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Americans have mixed reaction to the U.S. removal of Venezuelan president

Washington DC, January 5, 2026 – Americans are split over U.S. military action in Venezuela to remove President Nicolas Maduro: 33% say they approve of the U.S. removing the Venezuelan president compared with 34% who disapprove and 32% who say they are not sure, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll fielded shortly after the U.S. capture of Maduro.