These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."
10% Rate Economy Good/Excellent, 52% Say Poor
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rasmussen Consumer Index, which measures the economic confidence of consumers on a daily basis, fell three points on Sunday to 78.9. That's up two points from a week ago but down one from a month ago and down five from the beginning of the year.
Confidence reached a two-year high of 93.3 on January 7 and has been lower in February in March.
Just 10% of American adults rate the U.S. economy as good or excellent. Fifty-two percent (52%) say it's in poor shape.
The Rasmussen Investor Index gained three points on Sunday after falling four points the day before. At 95.7, the Investor Index is up six from a week ago, up eight from a month ago, and up one from the beginning of the year.
Sixty percent (60%) of investors say that their investment portfolio is worth more today than it was a year ago.
Among all adults, just 21% believe that today's children will be better off than their parents .