Economy

Partisanship key predictor of consumer sentiment

Unemployed Americans less optimistic about a quick rebound

Americans are more confident about the employment outlook than they were during the Great Recession despite much higher unemployment numbers

Consumer confidence remains significantly higher than during the Great Recession; support for reopening the economy is growing

Poor jobs climate is driving down confidence; three quarters of Americans feel less comfortable making major purchases

New Washington Post-Ipsos data shows residents of states pushing to reopen early rate their governors worse than those maintaining lockdowns

Worsening Economic Numbers Belied By Irrational Exuberance

This fifth edition of our Signals digest continues to bring together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus, including new POVs, country insights, and the latest from the public opinion tracker.

Americans who have been laid off or furloughed have trouble accessing unemployment benefits that are critical to avoiding financial difficulties