This statistic shows the results of a 2012 survey in the United States regarding the most important problems in the current U.S. economy. The respondents were sorted by political party. In 2012, 27 percent of democrats, 38 percent of republicans and 30 percent of independent voters stated that the economy in general was the most crucial problem for the United States.
In a June 2021 survey, inflation was the greatest economic concern for around 29 percent of Baby Boomers, or those between the ages of 56 and 74 years old, in the United States. On the other hand, ** percent of Gen Z/Millennial respondents (those between the ages of ** and **) said that wages were the most important economic concern.
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United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data was reported at 132.525 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 132.763 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data is updated monthly, averaging 138.365 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 328.777 USD bn in Mar 2007 and a record low of 42.698 USD bn in Aug 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.
In a June 2021 survey, inflation was the greatest economic concern for around ** percent of registered voters in the United States. However, only ***** percent of respondents said that interest rates are the most important economic concern.
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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United States expanded 2 percent in the second quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
A survey conducted in October 2022 found that a majority of consumers in the U.S. were concerned about a potential recession. An almost equal share were worried about inflation.
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Explore the impact of the U.S. trade deficit reaching new heights alongside declining GDP forecasts, and what it means for the economy and various industries.
In a June 2021 survey, inflation was the greatest economic concern for around ** percent of adults in both the South and Midwest of the United States. However, ** percent of respondents from the Western part of the U.S. said that housing costs were the most important economic concern.
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Unemployment Rate in the United States increased to 4.20 percent in July from 4.10 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data was reported at 6.809 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.238 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data is updated monthly, averaging 5.349 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.709 USD bn in Feb 2015 and a record low of 641.000 USD mn in Dec 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.
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Inflation Rate in the United States increased to 2.70 percent in June from 2.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
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Graph and download economic data for Foreign Bond Issues, Government and Government Guaranteed or Controlled for the United States (Q10067USQ144NNBR) from Q1 1920 to Q4 1930 about issues, foreign, bonds, government, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Outstanding Total International Debt Securities to GDP for United States (DDDM07USA156NWDB) from 1980 to 2020 about issues, debt, GDP, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Diffusion Index, Manufacturers' Sales, 800 Concerns, Four Quarter Span for United States (Q1699BUSQ509SNBR) from Q2 1949 to Q4 1958 about diffusion, sales, manufacturing, indexes, and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for New Corporate Securities Issued, Debt, All Industries for United States (Q10119USQ144NNBR) from Q1 1948 to Q1 1964 about issues, debt, securities, corporate, new, industry, and USA.
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United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data was reported at 5.000 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.000 % for Feb 2025. United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data is updated monthly, averaging 7.000 % from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 % in May 2023 and a record low of 3.000 % in Jul 2024. United States SBOI: sa: Most Pressing Problem: A Year Ago: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Federation of Independent Business. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.S042: NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
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Graph and download economic data for Government-Sponsored Enterprises; GSE Issues; Liability, Level (GSEIL) from Q4 1945 to Q1 2025 about GSE, issues, liabilities, and USA.
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Consumer Confidence in the United States increased to 61.80 points in July from 60.70 points in June of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
A survey exploring perspectives on local news and the coronavirus in the United States in April 2020 revealed that ** percent of Demcorats were concerned about that their local news organization would be affected by the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. Political party identification greatly altered attitudes to this issue, with just **** percent of Republicans expressing a great deal of concern that their local outlet would be impacted.
The Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) is undertaken through a partnership between the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Research and Innovation Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), U.S. Department of Transportation. This survey produces data on the movement of goods in the United States. It provides information on commodities shipped, their value, weight, and mode of transportation, as well as the origin and destination of shipments of manufacturing, mining, wholesale, and select retail and services establishments. The data from the CFS are used by public policy analysts and for transportation planning and decision making to access the demand for transportation facilities and services, energy use, and safety risk and environmental concerns. This dataset provides data for the Hazardous Materials Series.
This statistic shows the results of a 2012 survey in the United States regarding the most important problems in the current U.S. economy. The respondents were sorted by political party. In 2012, 27 percent of democrats, 38 percent of republicans and 30 percent of independent voters stated that the economy in general was the most crucial problem for the United States.