2012 Q1 National Poll

Written by Ken Rice on 26 March 2012. Posted in National Poll

Consumers see a rosier, but still vulnerable, future

Seeing less erosion in their household finances, consumers become more optimistic.

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With the holidays behind them, consumers are spending more freely for day-to-day needs, such as food, clothing, and medical expenses. However, they continue to keep a close eye on their gasoline spending.

2011 Q4 National Poll

Written by Ken Rice on 29 December 2011. Posted in National Poll

Consumers find ways to stay afloat

Consumers juggle expenses to make this a happier holiday.

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Although more consumers this quarter are driving freely, as gasoline prices have eased, more are cutting back on overall spending. Fewer consumers are spending freely for apparel, food, and medical expenses.

2011 Q3 National Poll

Written by Ken Rice on 16 September 2011. Posted in National Poll

On shaky ground, consumers maintain their balance

Consumers lose faith in government’s ability to manage its finances and the economy, but maintain confidence in their own.

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After cutting back sharply in Q2 when gasoline prices spiked, consumers resume spending in Q3 for such day-to-day consumables as food, clothing, and medical expenses. Most consumers continue to avoid driving to save on gasoline.

2011 Q2 National Poll

Written by Ken Rice on 11 June 2011. Posted in National Poll

Shocking prices at the gas pump jolt consumers into new shopping patterns

A look at the impact of current gas prices on consumer purchasing habits. Based on LJS National Poll data from Q2 of 2011.

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Seven in ten consumers (71%) are now cutting back on driving to save gasoline, up nine points from first quarter (62%) and fourteen points from a year ago (57%).