US EditionMore say economy, stock market will improve in next six months than decline: Gallup
Republicans show optimism on all five economic indicators, while Democrats and independents expect mostly negative outcomes, reflecting a sharp partisan divide in U.S. economic views.
- In a Jan. 2–17 Gallup survey, U.S. adults' outlook on five economic indicators shows sharp partisan divides, with Republicans far more optimistic overall.
- Republicans' upbeat readings reflect optimism partly driven by expectations about the incoming Trump administration and sentiment worsened earlier this year after tariff announcements triggered market volatility.
- U.S. adults told Gallup that nearly half expect growth, with 62% predicting higher inflation and 50% higher unemployment over the next six months.
- By contrast, Democrats are split on the stock market, while majorities expect higher inflation and interest rates, with predictions of negative outcomes for four other metrics, according to Gallup.
- Sentiment has since rebounded, with stock market expectations rising to 50% positive and 25% negative, yet optimism remains below earlier peaks after record swings.
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More say economy, stock market will improve in next six months than decline: Gallup
More Americans believe the economy and stock market will get better within six months instead of decline, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 50 percent of respondents said the stock market is set to “go up a lot” or “go up a little” within the next half year, while 25 percent said...
Poll finds Americans optimistic on economy, stock market
More Americans expect economic growth to rise in the next six months than believe it will fall, a sign of some optimism despite persistent concerns about high prices. Forty-nine percent of US adults believe economic growth will rise in the first half of this year, according to Gallup, while a slightly larger share of 50% believe the US stock market will go up during the same period (only 25% predicted it would fall). That’s not to say Americans …
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