The real-time pulse of the nation
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160 live polls in Business & Money
Would you rather be paid weekly or monthly?
U.S. factory activity is at its strongest since 2022 while hiring stalls — which better matches the economy you're seeing?
Should the U.S. put a windfall tax on oil companies' record profits?
Are giant pharmaceutical mergers good or bad for patients?
Should a bank be allowed to shut down a customer's accounts over money-laundering concerns before any charges are filed?
When you order at a restaurant, do you look at the prices or just order what you want?
Would you pay extra for a premium format like IMAX, 3D, or Dolby to see a big movie in theaters?
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Do you check your bank balance before making a purchase?
With today's high prices and interest rates, are you planning to make a major purchase like a car or appliance this year?
Should cryptocurrency kiosks ('bitcoin ATMs') be banned?
Where do you think the U.S. economy is headed over the next few months?
Have U.S. tariffs made a noticeable dent in your household budget?
How worried are you that the U.S. is heading into a recession?
When a checkout asks you to round up your total for charity, what do you do?
What's the biggest drag on the U.S. economy right now?
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How worried are you about the size of the U.S. national debt?
The Federal Reserve just held interest rates steady. Was that the right call?
Who should have the most say over U.S. interest-rate decisions?
When a well-known brand overhauls its look, how do you usually react?
Are giant railroad mergers good or bad for the country?
When a chipmaker helps finance its own biggest customer, what does that signal about the AI boom?
In general, are giant media mergers good or bad for viewers?
The U.S. is imposing new tariffs, citing weak enforcement of bans on goods made with forced labor. Is that a good reason for tariffs?
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