As Wall Street Soars, Consumer Sentiment Languishes
• As Wall Street Soars, Consumer Sentiment Languishes • All U.S. Markets up 15 to 18% from a Year Ago; Overall Consumer Index Virtually Unchanged • Gas Price Drops Lesson…
NY: Plurality say, “Give Sandy Victims $10K to Rebuild”, 48% to 33%
NY: Plurality say, “Give Sandy Victims $10K to Rebuild”, 48% to 33% NJ: Split – 43% Prefer Tear Down Loudonville, NY & New Brunswick, NJ – A 15-point plurality of…
81% of Voters Say More Arrests of Legislators for Corruption Are Likely
• 81% of Voters Say More Arrests of Legislators for Corruption Are Likely; About 1/3 Say Their Legislator Could Be Arrested • Voters Split on Which Is More Important for…
NY’ers’ View on Real Estate Strengthens over 1st Quarter 2013
• NY’ers’ View on Real Estate Strengthens over 1st Quarter 2013 • Longstanding Buyer Advantage Shrinking as Market Moves towards Win:Win Press Release
Tax Day: 46% Say Paid Too Much in Taxes, 57% Get Refund
• Tax Day: 46% Say Paid Too Much in Taxes, 57% Get Refund; Most Use it to Pay Bills, Save for Rainy Day • NY’ers Give So-So Grade on Nation’s,…
1st Quarter 2013; Confidence Down in Every Area
• 1st Quarter 2013; Confidence Down in Every Area • Only NYC Remains Positive; Upstate Falls Furthest; Utica Weakest • Future Outlook Erodes, 4 to 11 Points • Buying Plans…
Consumer Sentiment Falls Nearly 3 Points in NY; Nation Up 1
• Consumer Sentiment Falls Nearly 3 Points in NY; Nation Up 1 • Index, Collective Financial Psyche Treads Water at ‘So-So’ • Gas Worries Rise 2nd Month in a Row;…
Cuomo’s Favorability Rating – Still Two-to-One Positive – Hits Lowest Level Since He’s Been Governor
• Cuomo’s Favorability Rating – Still Two-to-One Positive – Hits Lowest Level Since He’s Been Governor • Support for New Gun Law Remains Strong; Majority Oppose Repeal of the Law;…
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in NY and Nation Despite Sequester Scare
• Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in NY and Nation Despite Sequester Scare • Bullish Democrats Up Sharply; Republicans Remain Pessimistic • Negative Impact of Gas Prices Increases; Home Buying Poised for…
NY Consumer Sentiment Down for Second Month in a Row
• NY Consumer Sentiment Down for Second Month in a Row • Dem’s, Women, Young & Low Income Fall; Upper Income only Group Showing Gain • Food Price Concern Increases;…