Posted 31 July 2007 - 09:57 PM
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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The Rasmussen Consumer Index surged three and a half points today to 108.8. Despite today's gain, however, today's Index is down six and a half points from a week ago, a half a point from a month ago and six points from three months ago.
Nationally, 34% of adults rate the U.S. economy as either good or excellent these days. That's compared to 38% who say the economy is fair and 26% who rate the economy as poor.
The Rasmussen Investor Index rose a little over two points today. At 133.0, the Index is nine and a half points below its reading a week ago and one and a half points lower than a month ago. The Index is, however, eleven and a half points higher than its reading a year ago. Among Investors, 47% believe the U.S. economy is in good or excellent condition lately, while 15% think the economy is doing poorly.
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