Despite a raging, record-high stock market, more Americans believe a home is a better long-term investment than stocks, according to CNBC All-America Economic Survey.
Return of home equity and appreciation is juicing consumer confidence in housing, reports CNBC's Diana Olick. More Americans believe a home is a better long-term investment than stocks, according to the All-America Economic survey.
Republicans face greater public post-election pressure to compromise with Obama, but Americans would blame both parties if Washington fails to reach a "fiscal cliff" compromise, according to CNBC's All-America Economic Survey.
The public may be more upbeat on the economy, but the CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds holiday spending will be virtually flat as uncertainty and "fiscal cliff" concerns weigh on consumers.
Our new CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows President Obama with a commanding lead over Mitt Romney on who would be better for the economy over the next four years, even though most Americans think it has gotten worse while Obama has been in the White House.
President Obama’s economic policies don't appear to be resonating with Americans, but most don't believe he's very liberal or a socialist, the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey says.
The Facebook IPO, which could have been a major black-eye for the stock market, has instead turned out to have had little effect on American’s investment plans, according to the latest CNBC All–America Economic Survey.
Americans are feeling better about the economy, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey, but still have deep-seated concerns that present problems for both parties in the presidential election.
Half of all U.S. households own at least one Apple product. That’s more than 55 million homes with at least one iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac computer, according to CNBC's All-America Survey.
While President Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in most head-to-head polls, CNBC’s latest All-America Economic Survey shows the president is still vulnerable on critical pocketbook issues.
Despite recession-like attitudes about the economy, the average American plans to spend more on gifts this year, up 22 percent from last year, CNBC's latest All-America Economic Survey reveals.
Americans split on almost every important issue facing Washington, but they agree on this much: Republicans and Democrats share blame for the failure of the Congressional "super committee," and the resulting automatic budget cuts are unacceptable.
The shopper of the future has arrived. Armed with a cell-phone, an internet connection and online coupons, a new class of shopper has emerged that is a political and economic breed apart from traditional shoppers.
The American dream appears increasingly elusive to the average citizen, with the CNBC All-America Economic Survey finding continued high levels of pessimism in the nation’s outlook for incomes, home values and the future of the economy.
One of the polls biggest questions asks which presidential candidate will be better for the economy. CNBC's Steve Liesman provides the answer to that question and more.
Shares of Facebook are up more than 2% today, but is the company's botched IPO still keeping investors away? CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on results from the All-America Economic Survey.
The latest results from the "All-America Economic Survey" shows just under half of Americans believe the stock market is rigged for insiders. CNBC's Steve Liesman breaks down the latest survey numbers on investor sentiment.
The housing market has shown signs of life recently and rent prices are sky-high. So are Americans returning to the belief that home ownership is better than renting? CNBC's Diana Olick reports.
Stocks are hitting new highs, but unemployment is still high and gas prices are soaring. Where does the economy and the markets go from here? CNBC's Steve Liesman reports.
A look at why most Americans still don't like stocks, and think gold makes the best investment, with CNBC's Steve Liesman and the Fast Money traders. Meanwhile, Mindy Grossman, the CEO of HSN, offers her view on strategic initiatives.
CNBC's Steve Liesman takes a look at whether or not Americans think President Obama is to blame for economic issues, and the biggest cost concerns for American consumers.
CNBC's Steve Liesman has the results from the CNBC economic survey that polls Americans' attitudes on key economic issues. The results reveal a bump in optimism.