Every month, we conduct a survey of U.S. residents to explore their views on the economy, finances, and the government. This month, our survey was conducted between July 26 and 28, 2024.
Some of the key highlights on the U.S. economy include…
- Drop of Financial Perception: 52% of Americans now report having a good or very good perception of their own household’s finances, marking a significant 5-point drop since June 2024.
- Rising Job Loss Concerns: Among employed individuals, 45% are now worried about losing their job within the next 12 months, an increase of 5 points compared to June 2024.
- Stable Recession Perception: 56% of residents believe that the United States is currently in a recession, a figure that has remained stable since last month.
- Persistent Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living: 56% of Americans continue to live paycheck to paycheck, a statistic that has not changed compared to the previous month.
