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.
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Economy Survey

U.S. consumer confidence subsides

With conflict in Ukraine in the background, Americans show greater unease about their economic prospects
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Economy Survey

U.S. consumer confidence regains most of its recent losses

Current and investment sentiment rebounds as Omicron recedes and stock market rallies
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Coronavirus Survey

What a difference a (cresting) wave makes

In less than five minutes of reading time we’ll give you all the data and context you need to get you up to speed on Ipsos’ latest wave of the Coronavirus Consumer Tracker.
Negative investment outlook coincides with drop in U.S. consumer confidence
Economy Survey

Negative investment outlook coincides with drop in U.S. consumer confidence

Six in ten say they are now less comfortable making household purchases than they were six months ago
Economic muddle
Economy Survey

An economic muddle

Economic sentiment shows mixed signals in uncertain times.
Global consumer confidence indexing at the same level as pre-pandemic
Consumers Survey

Global consumer confidence indexing at the same level as pre-pandemic

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.
Predictions 2022
Society Survey

Do Americans really expect 2022 to be a better year?

Global survey finds U.S. public glad to leave 2021 behind, but wary of inflation, extreme weather, and cyberattacks; Americans not as optimistic as citizens from many other countries
Small business owners increasingly optimistic about investing in their business in 2022
Economic Pulse Survey

Small business owners increasingly optimistic about investing in their business in 2022

Despite higher expectations for the coming year, the MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses continue to face challenges in the present, specifically regarding inflation and supply chain disruptions
Consumers worldwide report experiencing higher prices
Consumers Survey

Consumers worldwide report experiencing higher prices

In 30-country survey, two-thirds say they now pay more for transportation, food and drink, and utilities than they did six months ago.
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