Most Americans Feel Good About Their Job Security but Not Their Pay
U.S. workers feel their jobs are secure and few are seeking a job change. But only half are highly satisfied with their job overall.
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Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others
Inflation in the U.S. is down significantly from its recent highs. But actual prices remain elevated and are likely to stay that way.
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Eggs, gasoline and car insurance: Where inflation has hit Americans hardest
As the U.S. economy began recovering from coronavirus-related shortages and shutdowns, consumer prices surged faster than they had in more than four decades.
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Most People in 35 Countries Say China Has a Large Impact on Their National Economy
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
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Americans are split over the state of the American dream
Americans ages 50 and older are more likely than younger adults to say the American dream is still possible.
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Biden, Trump supporters both say the U.S. economic system unfairly favors powerful interests
Trump and Biden supporters share a fair amount of common ground when it comes to criticisms of the U.S. economic system.
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Economic ratings across 34 countries are more negative than positive
A median of about two-thirds of adults (64%) rate their country’s economic situation poorly.
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Public’s Positive Economic Ratings Slip; Inflation Still Widely Viewed as Major Problem
Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats remain fearful about the state of the country.
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Is College Worth It?
Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.
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A look at small businesses in the U.S.
Among the roughly 6 million small business firms with employees, 49% have just one to four workers.
