Economy

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved in August, but inflation and job market concerns persist.

A recent Bentley University-Gallup study shows Americans remain cautious about how artificial technology is being used, but greater transparency could help ease some of their concerns.

Social Security is much more important to retired Americans than they thought it would be.

For the second straight year, a Gallup-Bentley University study shows Americans' desire for businesses to take stances on current events is falling, with 38% now agreeing that businesses should speak out.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is holding at -35 in July, with 13% naming inflation as the most important problem.

June's Economic Confidence Index holds at -33, reflecting Americans' ongoing economic concerns.

Ahead of the general election in the U.K. next week, Gallup data paint a mixed picture of economic perceptions in the U.K. compared with other major economies.

Over half of U.S. adults say it is extremely important for businesses to avoid major pay gaps between CEOs and average employees.

Americans have become significantly more likely to identify as liberal in their views on social issues over the past 25 years. Liberal views on economic issues, too, have increased, but still lean conservative.

Six in 10 U.S. adults would prefer to be their own boss, and a slight majority would assume a fair amount of financial risk to start a business.

Worries that Medicare and Social Security will no longer be available in the future run high, especially among adults closer to the age of eligibility.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index registered -34 in May, reflecting further deterioration in how Americans assess the economy's current state as well as its trajectory.

Leading up to the vote in Mexico, perceptions of the economy, leadership, institutions and the honesty of elections are buoyant.

Americans downgraded their "social class" after the Great Recession, and that assessment still hasn't recovered.

As India votes in the world's biggest-ever democratic election, Gallup data show that economic optimism and confidence in the government, institutions and infrastructure remain high.

Americans continue to rank real estate as the best long-term investment, while stocks have gained in attractiveness and gold has waned.

Nearly seven in 10 Americans expect home prices to rise in their local area over the next year. Three-quarters think it is a bad time to buy a house.

Residents of the Greater Washington, D.C., region give affordable housing the worst ratings when asked about a list of local resources. A majority are now concerned about being able to pay rent or mortgage costs, up from 2020.

Americans continue to lack confidence in key leaders' ability to do the right thing for the economy.

Americans say inflation is the most important financial problem for their family as they continue to give subdued ratings of their personal finances.