Consumer Behavior


Fewer think having armed federal agents in their community make them feel safer

Americans are more likely to say they feel less safe than more safe about having armed federal agents in their communities, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Most Americans now understand how tariffs work; More see the costs, fewer see the benefits

More Americans now understand how tariffs work, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker — and understanding is up 10 points from when we first asked in December 2024.

One in three Americans have talked to a chatbot instead of their doctor

One in four Americans say they have experienced medical nihilism, including one in three younger Americans, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Most younger Americans consider ‘cost per wear’ as a metric for apparel purchases

More than eight in ten people reject the idea that expensive clothes are necessarily better than less expensive ones, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

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Tariffs' impact is being felt by more Americans than ever
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The Ipsos Care-o-Meter: What does America know about vs. what does America care about?

The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about twice every month. From sports to politics, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.

The original 'Star Wars' films are the best, say American fans

The original "Star Wars" movies are the most popular among Americans, but younger adults also like the more recent films, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Water and energy usage are what worry us most about data centers

Two in three Americans are concerned about data center construction, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Americans are concerned about nearly every aspect of electronic privacy

A majority of Americans are very or somewhat concerned about every kind of privacy we asked about, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker