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Same pattern as the early 80s where costs spiked and an entire generation got locked out of building wealth for years. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The share of U.S. non-homeowners who expect to buy a home within five years has dropped to 25%, the lowest Gallup has measured in seven readings since it began asking the …
Gallup: Most Americans expect inflation and unemployment to worsen as the stock market grows The latest Gallup poll, released Monday, finds that most Americans expect inflation and unemployment to worsen this year, even as the stock market improves. The research firm reported that 62% of adults responding to its questionnaire anticipated higher prices over the …
In totally unrelated news:https://t.co/xtMzFziW51 — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) February 25, 2026 Nearly 1 in 7 Home Sales Are Falling Through, a Record For This Time of Year (dating back to 2017) Home-purchase agreements are canceled at the highest rate in San Antonio, where sellers outnumber buyers two to one–giving buyers the upper hand and …
Latest Gallup poll shows a majority of Millennial and Gen Z voters now reject both political parties. pic.twitter.com/K1Cmx3UHIn — ThePatrioticBlonde🇺🇸 (@ImBreckWorsham) January 19, 2026
New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents More independents lean Democratic than Republican, giving Democrats edge in party affiliation for first time since 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record-high 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, surpassing the 43% measured in 2014, 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, equal shares of …
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election Sun 30 Nov 2025 01.00 EST Share Acrusading prosecutor in the Balkans comes under pressure to drop a big case. Vietnamese villagers learn they are to be evicted. A convicted crypto kingpin in the Gulf receives a pardon. …
REPORT: 40% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 say they want to leave the United States permanently, according to Gallup. Comparatively, 19% of men in the 15 to 44 age range said they wanted to leave. “Today’s 21-percentage-point gap between younger men (19%) and women (40%) wanting to leave the U.S. is …
The majority of Americans think there should be a third political party in the U.S. — but few voters would be “very likely” to back a third-party candidate, according to a Gallup survey released Monday. The newly released poll found that 62% of Americans thought a third political party would be needed, while 30% said …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has dipped to 37%, the lowest of this term and just slightly higher than his all-time worst rating of 34% at the end of his first term. Trump’s rating has fallen 10 percentage points among U.S. adults since he began …
by Mike Maharrey Those golden bulls have grabbed some attention. According to the latest Gallup poll, gold has overtaken stocks and is now viewed as the second-best long-term investment in America, trailing only real estate. In the latest survey, 23 percent of the respondents chose gold as the best long-term investment. That was up five points …
GALLUP: In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat or an independent? (8/1-20) 🔵 Democrat: 31% [+3]🔴 Republican: 30% [=]🟡 Independent: 39% [-2]——With independent leaners 🔵 Democrat: 49% [+8]🔴 Republican: 46% [-1] [+/- change vs July]… pic.twitter.com/toTarhd6Ea — InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) September 9, 2024 New swing polling results from 14 states. …
Amajority of Americans disapprove of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, in a stark shift since last fall, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. Why it matters: The new findings come as Israel prepares for a controversial ground invasion of Rafah. Tensions have grown between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the …
First time immigration has been the single most important problem since 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Significantly more Americans name immigration as the most important problem facing the U.S. (28%) than did a month ago (20%). Immigration has now passed the government as the most often cited problem, after the two issues tied for the top …
New polling data from Gallup sheds light on Americans’ sentiments toward the government. A majority, 54%, believes the government is too big and powerful, echoing a consistent trend since 2021. Notably, this contrasts with 2020, when 54% favored a more active government, showcasing a shift in public perception. Partisan lines are evident, with 81% of …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Political independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults identifying this way in 2023, tying the record high from 2014. Independent identification has been 40% or higher each year since 2011, except for the 2016 (39%) and 2020 (39%) presidential election …
via naturalnews: While the majority of American workers are not worried about being replaced by rapidly advancing technology, a poll has revealed that the number of those who fear a trend has risen to its fastest rate ever. The Gallup Poll, which started in 2017, showed that fear of becoming obsolete (FOBO) has grown more in the …
via gallup: Gallup has asked Americans whether they think the COVID-19 pandemic is over since June 2021, and until now, found less than half saying it was. This includes a 49% reading in February. Since then, the percentage of Americans who think the pandemic is over has jumped 15 percentage points to 64%, while 36% …