The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about, twice every month. From sports to political fights, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.
When was America greatest? A (shrinking) majority say it was greatest before the 1980s, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Just 9% think it’s at its greatest in the present day. More (12%) think it was never great.
Only 34% of parents have started back-to-school shopping heading into August, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Ipsos' latest MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index survey shows small business optimism remains high
Satisfaction down 11-points compared to last year
President Trump's overall approval rating has remained steady since the election.
Ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, Congress enjoys a slight bump in approval.
Swedish consumer confidence falls below 60 for the first time in nearly two years. Saudi Arabia regains a value over 60 for the first time in more than two years.
One third of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States.
