Consumer Behavior


People trust authenticity and track record for product reviews

When it comes to product reviews, people trust authenticity/transparency, track record, relatability and their deals/offers, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

We are feeling excited, grateful and stressed about the holidays

While positive emotions are the first thing many Americans associate with the holidays, stress and worry are extremely close behind, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Just one in four plan to spend more money on gifts this holiday season

One in four Americans say they expect to use AI like ChatGPT to help with gift ideas or shopping lists, with even higher numbers among young adults, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

More Americans are cutting back on streaming and repairs

A growing number of Americans say they've canceled streaming services or are putting off car and home repairs, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Americans' views on the role of government are shifting

The number of Americans who think home ownership is part of the American Dream is high and getting higher, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

The more we know about artificial sweeteners, the less we want to consume them

Three in four Americans say they try to limit the amount of artificial sweeteners they consume, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Americans are stressed but also hopeful. Here's why both are possible.

Eight in ten Americans say that the world is changing too fast, but 76% also say they're hopeful for the future, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Those aren't as contradictory as they seem.

Nearly half of Americans don’t have any cash left over after paying bills

The number of Americans who say that they don’t have any money left over after paying their bills is up to 48%, the highest it's been since near-peak inflation in 2022, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

People don’t trust AI tools, but use them anyway

Two in three people who use AI tools say they don't trust them, but use them anyway, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker