Economy

Underlying numbers tell tale of two Americas

Economic uncertainty erodes previous weeks’ gains in consumer confidence

Confidence is solidifying, but remains well below pre-pandemic levels

Majority of Americans believe the economy will pick up strength once coronavirus restrictions are lifted

National sentiment reaches highest point since the lockdowns began

More Americans foresee a slow economic recovery once coronavirus restrictions are lifted

A new Ipsos survey in partnership with the Social Progress Imperative indicates that a majority across countries hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic want social progress – rather than economic growth – to be at the fore as the crisis continues and once it ends.

Ipsos combined cutting-edge approaches and ground teams to provide rapid analysis

Consumer confidence index dropped in the past week, but short-term volatility masks remarkable stability