Inflation


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
Polling Survey

Why are Americans still so pessimistic about the economy?

Below are five charts on the economy, how Americans feel, and what a lagging economy might mean come November

Gas prices are falling, and people are starting to notice

Gas prices are down over the last year, but more than half of Americans (56%) still erroneously think prices are going up, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.
Economy Survey

Americans have more confidence in the economy than a year ago

Americans are more confident than they were a year ago in investing in the stock market (43% say they are confident now vs. 34% a year ago); taking out a loan (43%/35%); buying a new home (36%/31%), according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.
Polling Survey

Making a list, and price checking it twice: Most Americans (74%) buying fewer gifts in response to inflation and rising cost of living

Economic snowstorms are burying a majority of Americans (55%), who plan to dig out of the situation by using debt to fund holiday gift purchases.
Polling Survey

Don’t forget about inflation this travel season

Below are five charts on Americans’ plans for holiday travel and how, despite dropping off, inflation is still making an impact on Americans
Economy Survey

Consumers are pinched and leaning on debt

Below in five charts, we examine how Americans are handling the current macroeconomic conditions.

Travel is back, just not for everyone

Below are five charts on the resurgence of travel plans for this summer and a closer look at the Americans making plans to travel this summer.
Inflation Survey

What Worries the World – April 2023

Inflation has now been the top global concern in our What Worries the World survey for the last 13 months.