2026 Economic Confidence Survey

Are you confident in the economy heading into the second half of 2026? With inflation, tariffs, and a K-shaped recovery dividing households, share how your economic outlook is shaping your decisions.

How would you describe the overall economy in 2026?

Strong — growing and stable

Mixed — doing well in some areas, poorly in others

Weak — stagnating or declining

In recession or near recession

How has your personal financial situation changed compared to 12 months ago?

Significantly better

Slightly better

About the same

Slightly worse

Significantly worse

Which economic factors worry you most in 2026?

Persistent inflation

Rising tariffs and trade costs

High interest rates

Job market instability

Housing affordability

AI-driven job displacement

Recession risk

How confident are you in your personal financial security over the next 12 months?

How would you describe your household's economic situation compared to peers?

Doing significantly better

Doing somewhat better

About average

Doing somewhat worse

Doing significantly worse

Have you changed your spending due to economic uncertainty in 2026?

Yes — significantly cut back

Yes — moderately reduced discretionary spending

No change

Actually spending more — confident in my situation

Are you planning any major financial moves in the next 6 months?

Buying a home

Investing more in stocks/ETFs

Starting or expanding a business

Building emergency savings

No major moves planned

How do you expect inflation to change in the second half of 2026?

Significant decline

Gradual decline

Stay about the same

Continue rising

What best describes your current income bracket?

Under $50,000 / year

$50,000 – $100,000 / year

$100,000 – $200,000 / year

Over $200,000 / year

Prefer not to say

What would most improve your economic confidence in the next 12 months?

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