Issue Watch
Economy and Globalization
Mr. Uribe Goes to Washington, Again
Gabriela Perdomo - Álvaro Uribe arrives in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jun. 29. He will hold a private meeting with his counterpart Barack Obama in which two major topics will certainly be discussed: one is the continuation of Plan Colombia, a generous yearly aid package that the United States has granted Colombia for the past 10 years. The other one is a stalled bilateral free trade deal.
Jun 26, 2009
Economy Remains Top Worry for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are worried about financial matters, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 53 per cent of respondents think the economy is the most important issue facing the U.S. today.
Jun 26, 2009
Americans Ponder Government Role in GM
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States disagree with the government’s decision to save auto-maker General Motors, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 52 per cent of respondents think U.S. president Barack Obama should have let the forces of the market decide the fate of General Motors.
Jun 20, 2009
Country in Good Economic Shape, Say Brazilians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Brazil acknowledge that the global economic crisis is serious but think their country is well positioned to face it, according to a poll by Ibope. 78 per cent of respondents say the international financial crisis is at least moderately severe.
Jun 17, 2009
Half of Americans Want a New Tax Cut
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States believe an across-the-board tax cut for every person is required at this time, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 51 per cent of respondents favour this idea, while 34 per cent oppose it.
Jun 12, 2009
Enhanced GM Bail-out Bad for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are disappointed with the federal government’s decision to take ownership of automaker General Motors and provide $30 billion U.S. in additional bailout funding, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents believe the course of action is a bad idea.
Jun 6, 2009
Americans Back Obama’s Economic Management
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are satisfied with the way their federal administration is dealing with the financial crisis, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. 53 per cent of respondents think the government is on the right track in the way it is handling economic problems, up six points since February.
Jun 2, 2009
Americans Clearly Concerned About Economy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are worried about their country’s financial status, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 90 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in the U.S. today as poor or very poor.
May 18, 2009
Economy in Shambles, Say Spaniards
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Spain believe the country’s financial situation is dire, according to a poll by Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). 71.3 per cent of respondents describe the economy as being in bad or very bad shape.
May 12, 2009
Canadians Ponder Effect of Stimulus Package
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadians question the actual effect of the economic stimulus package introduced by their federal government, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 49 per cent of respondents think the greater part of the stimulus money will be wasted.
Apr 24, 2009
Some Canadians Expect Economy to Improve
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The views of Canadian adults on the state of their country’s finances are shifting, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 23 per cent of respondents think the Canadian economy will improve, up 12 points since January.
Apr 23, 2009
Good Time to Buy a House, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe now is a good time to buy a house, according to a poll by Gallup. 71 per cent of respondents agree with this notion, up 18 points since April 2008.
Apr 23, 2009
Americans Reject More Help to Car Makers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would deny additional federal assistance to two automakers, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 76 per cent of respondents would let General Motors and Chrysler go into bankruptcy.
Apr 21, 2009
Americans Assess Obama’s Approach to Crisis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States question how their government is dealing with some aspects of the financial crisis, according to a poll by PSRAI released by Newsweek. Only 34 per cent of respondents think the federal administration is taking the right approach to help banks and automakers.
Apr 13, 2009
Canadians Disagree with Help for Auto Makers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Canadians believe the federal and Ontario governments should not have offered financial assistance to two North American automakers, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies released by the Toronto Star. 51 per cent of respondents disagree with the decision to commit short-term loans to General Motors and Chrysler.
Apr 12, 2009