Economy

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Polling Survey

Two in three Americans plan holiday cutbacks amid economic concerns

New Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Thrivent explores how Americans are responding to inflation and economic uncertainty this holiday season
"The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for June 2024 is at 53.8."
Economy Survey

June 2024 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Consumer Sentiment Edges Down as Most Indicators Show Stability
Chart showing that 58% of Americans are hopeful that the U.S. will avoid a recession in the next year.
Consumer Behavior Survey

We are hopeful for our future. But the future? Not so much.

Most Americans are hopeful about their financial situation in the year to come, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. But that optimism ends when it comes to their political future.
Ipsos 2024 U.S. National Election Survey: May 2024
Public opinion Survey

Ipsos 2024 U.S. National Election Survey – May 2024

Information and news silos are the unspoken primary drivers of this election
"The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for May 2024 is at 54.3."
Economy Survey

May 2024 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Consumer Confidence Increases Following Stability Last Month
40% of Americans aged 18-34 say they feel like they have enough saved in case something unplanned happens (i.e. home repairs, car repairs, etc.)
Financial services Survey

How younger Americans use credit cards to make ends meet

What the Ipsos Consumer Tracker reveals about how credit utilization varies by generation — and how it fits into the broader economic picture
88% of Americans say the economy is the issue that is one of the most important or is very important in determining which candidate they will support in November
Polling Survey

Most Americans say the economy and inflation are the most important issues determining who they will support for president in November

New ABC News/Ipsos polling finds that President Biden’s approval remains low
68% of Americans say housing costs generate some financial anxiety for them
Public opinion Survey

Most of America’s aspiring homeowners are waiting for rate cuts before purchasing new home

Housing costs are a source of financial anxiety for over two-thirds of Americans
Image showing that one in ten Americans say they often work overtime, but don't get paid for it
Consumers Survey

More say they can save money as mixed bag of economic opinions continues

The number of Americans who say they're struggling economically is going down, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, but it’s still arguably not great that a sizable part of the population can’t splurge on a nice-to-have after paying their need-to-have bills.
The LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index for April 2024 is at 53.4.
Economy Survey

April 2024 LSEG/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index

Consumer Confidence Shows Stability Following Volatile Start to 2024
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