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The latest biweekly reading of the
@CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.7 points to 30.6–the lowest recorded level since July 2022. Four of the five ESI indicators fell, with confidence in finding a new job decreasing the most. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03V6lWc0
@CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.7 points to 30.6–the lowest recorded level since July 2022. Four of the five ESI indicators fell, with confidence in finding a new job decreasing the most. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03V6lWc0
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The latest biweekly reading of the
@CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.7 points to 30.6–the lowest recorded level since July 2022. Four of the five ESI indicators fell, with confidence in finding a new job decreasing the most. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03V6lWc0
@CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.7 points to 30.6–the lowest recorded level since July 2022. Four of the five ESI indicators fell, with confidence in finding a new job decreasing the most. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03V6lWc0
Once mainly for gaming, Twitch is expanding its reach. CivicScience data show usage is up 7pp since 2021, driven by men, Millennials, and Gen Z. As its content diversifies, so do audiences: engaged, confident, and ready to spend. Full story: hubs.la/Q03T_VJd0
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Once mainly for gaming, Twitch is expanding its reach. CivicScience data show usage is up 7pp since 2021, driven by men, Millennials, and Gen Z. As its content diversifies, so do audiences: engaged, confident, and ready to spend. Full story: hubs.la/Q03T_VJd0
Second-hand shopping is gaining traction this holiday season. CivicScience data show the share of consumers ‘very’ likely to gift pre-owned items nearly doubled since 2023, with 45% in total at least 'somewhat' considering it. Full details ➡️ hubs.la/Q03TkspV0
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Second-hand shopping is gaining traction this holiday season. CivicScience data show the share of consumers ‘very’ likely to gift pre-owned items nearly doubled since 2023, with 45% in total at least 'somewhat' considering it. Full details ➡️ hubs.la/Q03TkspV0
It’s #NationalPickleDay! CivicScience data show dill pickles are the clear favorite among Americans. Bread and butter are a distant second among the 47% who chose a different type of pickle.
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s #NationalPickleDay! CivicScience data show dill pickles are the clear favorite among Americans. Bread and butter are a distant second among the 47% who chose a different type of pickle.
Chicken tenders have been a star in fast food this year. But would Americans rather eat tenders or wings if they could only eat one style for the rest of their lives? CivicScience data finds the majority lean toward tenders.
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Chicken tenders have been a star in fast food this year. But would Americans rather eat tenders or wings if they could only eat one style for the rest of their lives? CivicScience data finds the majority lean toward tenders.
It's a prime time of the year for apple cider, but CivicScience data show Americans are divided on the best temperature to serve it.
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's a prime time of the year for apple cider, but CivicScience data show Americans are divided on the best temperature to serve it.
In October, CivicScience’s Consumer Financial Health Index dropped 1.03 points to 60.79, the lowest point since May 2025. Amidst ongoing uncertainty, consumer sentiments around income, saving, and investing also fell, pointing to future shifts in spending. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03SS1MD0
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In October, CivicScience’s Consumer Financial Health Index dropped 1.03 points to 60.79, the lowest point since May 2025. Amidst ongoing uncertainty, consumer sentiments around income, saving, and investing also fell, pointing to future shifts in spending. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03SS1MD0
Working at night to get ahead? Fresh CivicScience data find that the majority of U.S. adult respondents work at night at least occasionally to have a more relaxing workday the next day. More than one-quarter say they do this frequently.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Working at night to get ahead? Fresh CivicScience data find that the majority of U.S. adult respondents work at night at least occasionally to have a more relaxing workday the next day. More than one-quarter say they do this frequently.
It's been a busy week of food-related national days, and today is #NationalNachosDay! When it comes to preferred meat for nachos, CivicScience data show ground beef is the clear winner among U.S. adults. t.co/DNNBBZPh17
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It's been a busy week of food-related national days, and today is #NationalNachosDay! When it comes to preferred meat for nachos, CivicScience data show ground beef is the clear winner among U.S. adults. t.co/DNNBBZPh17
The latest biweekly reading of the @CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increased by 0.4 points to 31.3, remaining near an all-time-low as the government shutdown continues. View the full reading here: t.co/9gqvh7sliL t.co/MeA1cfMGZG
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The latest biweekly reading of the @CS_Penta Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) increased by 0.4 points to 31.3, remaining near an all-time-low as the government shutdown continues. View the full reading here: t.co/9gqvh7sliL t.co/MeA1cfMGZG
On this #NationalDonutDay, CivicScience data show Boston cream is the clear leader as the most preferred donut filling among U.S. adults. t.co/Shv3pvEJkj
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
On this #NationalDonutDay, CivicScience data show Boston cream is the clear leader as the most preferred donut filling among U.S. adults. t.co/Shv3pvEJkj
The CivicScience Well-Being Index fell 0.51 points since September, reaching a yearly low at 52.68–a nearly 5-point drop since October 2024. Feelings of sadness, fear, worry, and stress are rising and are bound to shape consumer behavior. Full reading: t.co/2C0JLisEsG t.co/de1l7HaJmP
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The CivicScience Well-Being Index fell 0.51 points since September, reaching a yearly low at 52.68–a nearly 5-point drop since October 2024. Feelings of sadness, fear, worry, and stress are rising and are bound to shape consumer behavior. Full reading: t.co/2C0JLisEsG t.co/de1l7HaJmP
Halloween may have come and gone, but CivicScience data show that some Americans don't mind keeping Halloween decor around the house on display all year long. t.co/ST6FXzFD3z
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Halloween may have come and gone, but CivicScience data show that some Americans don't mind keeping Halloween decor around the house on display all year long. t.co/ST6FXzFD3z
Flight tracking isn't just for travel days. Ongoing CivicScience data show that more than one-quarter of U.S. adults say they track flights on apps or sites for fun.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Flight tracking isn't just for travel days. Ongoing CivicScience data show that more than one-quarter of U.S. adults say they track flights on apps or sites for fun.
If you had to ban one of these fruits, which would you choose? Fresh CivicScience data finds the plurality would ban blackberries.
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If you had to ban one of these fruits, which would you choose? Fresh CivicScience data finds the plurality would ban blackberries.
It’s #NationalAppleDay! The majority of U.S. adults have spoken: Sweet is far more popular than sour. Do you agree?
October 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It’s #NationalAppleDay! The majority of U.S. adults have spoken: Sweet is far more popular than sour. Do you agree?
CivicScience’s Consumer Financial Health Index rose in September, with debt outlook making a rare monthly gain. Still, it sits 1.69 points lower than September 2024. Holiday shopping begins, but financial uncertainty continues to shape spending. Read more: civicscience.com/is-consumer-...
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
CivicScience’s Consumer Financial Health Index rose in September, with debt outlook making a rare monthly gain. Still, it sits 1.69 points lower than September 2024. Holiday shopping begins, but financial uncertainty continues to shape spending. Read more: civicscience.com/is-consumer-...
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) rose by 0.2 points, from 31.7 to 31.9, at the start of the third quarter of 2025 and following the first government shutdown since 2019. Full reading: civicscience.com/economic-sen...
October 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) rose by 0.2 points, from 31.7 to 31.9, at the start of the third quarter of 2025 and following the first government shutdown since 2019. Full reading: civicscience.com/economic-sen...
It's #NationalTacoDay! How do you prefer your tacos? CivicScience finds that the majority of respondents prefer soft tacos over hard-shell tacos.
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It's #NationalTacoDay! How do you prefer your tacos? CivicScience finds that the majority of respondents prefer soft tacos over hard-shell tacos.
Do you really know how to fold a fitted sheet? Only 19% of U.S. adult respondents are fully confident that they do.
October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you really know how to fold a fitted sheet? Only 19% of U.S. adult respondents are fully confident that they do.
The CivicScience Well-Being Index fell to 53.22 in September, down 0.76 points since August and 3.84 points year-over-year, the lowest in 12 months. Fear, stress, worry, and sadness are all at yearly highs. Full reading: civicscience.com/well-being-c...
October 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The CivicScience Well-Being Index fell to 53.22 in September, down 0.76 points since August and 3.84 points year-over-year, the lowest in 12 months. Fear, stress, worry, and sadness are all at yearly highs. Full reading: civicscience.com/well-being-c...
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell by 0.8 points, from 32.5 to 31.7, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. Full reading: civicscience.com/economic-sen...
September 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The latest biweekly reading of the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell by 0.8 points, from 32.5 to 31.7, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point. Full reading: civicscience.com/economic-sen...
Who is your preferred #Pokemon starter? Nearly half of U.S. adults say Charmander. Do you agree? Take the poll here: pollsandinsights.com/bluesky/?civ...
September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Who is your preferred #Pokemon starter? Nearly half of U.S. adults say Charmander. Do you agree? Take the poll here: pollsandinsights.com/bluesky/?civ...
With the autumnal equinox upon us, marking the beginning of fall, we examined the latest data on Americans' opinions on their favorite season. Fall is the clear favorite.
September 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
With the autumnal equinox upon us, marking the beginning of fall, we examined the latest data on Americans' opinions on their favorite season. Fall is the clear favorite.
Collectible paper tickets for #WashingtonCapitals season ticket holders? The Caps are doing it for this year, and 63% of Americans agree: paper beats digital for sports events.
September 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Collectible paper tickets for #WashingtonCapitals season ticket holders? The Caps are doing it for this year, and 63% of Americans agree: paper beats digital for sports events.