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As Temperatures Drop and Energy Prices Rise, Nearly One Half (45%) of American Homeowners `Concerned' About Ability to Pay for Heat this Winter

Two in Three (67%) Say They've Taken Steps
To Make Their Home More Energy Efficient

Housing Intentions Hold Steady

We keep hearing the tales of gloom and doom--investments plummeting, stock market rollercoaster rides, mortgage woes. The economy is in trouble. And no doubt, it proved a decisive issue in last month's Federal Election and will shape this week's U.S. Election. But when it comes home, how are Canadians reacting to it all?

Housing Intentions Hold Steady

RBC Cash Index: U.S. Consumer Confidence Experiences Largest Single Month Decline, as Americans' Expectations for the Future Plummet

Americans Outline Their Top Travel Frustrations: Cost of Gas (83%), Airline/Cruise/Train Tickets (53%) and Poor Airport Service (49%)

Frustration with Costs Has Risen with the Price of Gas

As Cost of Jet Fuel Continues to Soar, More Americans Concerned With Costs (64%) and Delays (55%) than Terrorism (54%) When Flying

Despite Concerns About Delays (55%), Baggage Issues (53%) and Airline Bankruptcies (41%), few (12%) Traveling Americans are Planning to Purchase Travel Insurance for Next Trip

RBC CASH Index: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves, Driven By Strong Increase In Expectations For The Future

Driving for Winning Results

Talking to America - Part 1: In the Eyes of Americans, Obama Leads McCain in the Ability to Manage the Economy (48% to 35%), Seen as the Most Influential Voting Issue

Two in Three Working Americans (65%) Are Happy With Their Job

Six In Ten (57%) Say The Economy Is The Most Important Issue Facing The Country Today