Consumer Behavior


Americans still have a complicated relationship with AI

Two in three American (63%) expect to use AI tools more in the future, up 6 points from when we asked a year ago, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Economy Survey

Americans are bracing for tariffs. Here’s what businesses need to know.

Trump has pitched tariffs to the nation as a means to protect jobs and boost domestic manufacturing — but most Americans think they'll raise the cost of the goods they buy, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Here's what that means for businesses.

New signs show Americans are worried about budgets

There’s an uptick in people looking to reduce their recurring overhead, or finance it, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

Here's what Americans actually did during the holidays

One in five Americans (18%) said they spent more on gifts during the holidays than they intended, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Americans think 2025 will be a pretty flat year

Americans think 2025 will be a little less great for us personally, about the same for our family and the nation, and a little less great for our jobs, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Polling Survey

What's next?

Below are five charts on Americans’ hopes, expectations, and fears for 2025

Our outlook keeps improving

When it comes to their family, community, and country, Americans rated 2024 higher than prior years, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Economy Survey

Most think tariffs will increase prices, but aren’t doing anything about it

86% of Democrats believe that tariffs will lead to higher prices on food, electronics and more, compared to just 46% of Republicans, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

The holidays are making us happy, joyful and stressed

Americans have complicated feelings about the holiday season, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.