Consumer Behavior


Prices pick up as Americans worry over household spending

Americans feel the inflation pressures just as many families across the country receive their child tax credits from the American Rescue Plan.

Dip in U.S. consumer confidence accelerates

Optimism around a prompt economic recovery softens

Americans are skeptical of companies’ LGBTQ+ solidarity – but the messages work

Many consumers think companies should be doing more; the numbers track close to feelings on corporations and racial justice.
Economy Survey

Global consumer confidence almost back to pre-pandemic level

Investment Index at its highest since October 2019

Slight slip in U.S. consumer confidence continues

But sentiment still holds above pandemic average

U.S. consumer confidence close to pandemic high ahead of Independence Day

Current and Expectations sub-indices dip very slightly from last week
Politics Survey

Americans proud and looking to celebrate this July 4th

The July 4th weekend is here, and while Americans have mixed feeling about their country, they will be celebrating, COVID or not.

U.S. consumer confidence returns to pandemic high

Strong growth seen across each sub-index

Americans are conflicted on what LGBTQ+ Pride celebrates

Younger Americans and people in cities feel positive about Pride, a month dedicated to celebrating self-acceptance, history, and the legal struggle LGBTQ+ people face.