Economy

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Consumer Behavior Survey

Gas prices aren’t hurting Americans’ summer plans … yet

Americans' summer plans for 2026 are roughly the same as they were in 2025, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker, but that may change if higher gas prices continue to linger.
Economic mess
Economy Survey

It’s beginning to look a lot like… an economic mess

In the five charts below, we explore how consumers are coping with where we are right now in the economy.
Too many Americans can’t afford fresh food.
Economy Publication

Too many Americans can’t afford fresh food. Solutions are close to home.

We asked Americans who live in food deserts how to fix the problem. Here’s what they told us.
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Public opinion Survey

Year ends with consumer sentiment below the 50-point mark

All four sub-indices show significant decline
Eight in ten small businesses say this holiday season is important for their bottom line
Economic Pulse Survey

Eight in ten small businesses say this holiday season is important for their bottom line

The Ipsos/MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows wave-over-wave stability
What Just Happened? America's Public Response to 2022
Society Publication

What Just Happened? America's Public Response to 2022

Ipsos unpacks the biggest stories of the year to look ahead and see where the country may be headed in 2023.
Post-election, many Americans are surprised by the outcome but trust the results
Politics Survey

Post-election, many Americans are surprised by the outcome but trust the results

Post-election FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos poll finds that Republicans are behind Trump and DeSantis for 2024 nominee, while Democrats are fractured.
[WEBINAR] Recession-Proof: Will Affluents’ Outlook on 2023 Provide Solace or Worry?
Affluent Survey Webinar

[WEBINAR] Recession-Proof: Will Affluents’ Outlook on 2023 Provide Solace or Worry?

Join us to hear our latest research on Affluents’ reflections on the past year, predictions for 2023, and what it means for marketers.
soft landing
Inflation Survey

Will 2023 be a soft landing?

Experts are forecasting slower growth and cooling inflation. Below we unpack what the numbers say and how people are making sense of this complicated economic landscape.

The words "U.S. consumer sentiment rebounds from slump but remains muted"
Public opinion Survey

U.S. consumer sentiment rebounds from slump but remains muted

All four sub-indices gain at least two points
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