Virginia Consumer Sentiment Polls

The first report of the new year found that consumer sentiment had fallen, while inflation concerns had risen.

Consumer sentiment ends the year with an upswing. IPOR's quarterly report shows large shifts in sentiment by political party after the election.  

Planned holiday spending is up from a year ago. Improved financial situations are behind the uptick. 
 

Consumer sentiment moves up over the summer and inflation continues to subside. 

Consumer sentiment stalls in the second quarter of 2024. 

Consumer sentiment jumps into 2024 with a strong start. Consumers, both in Virginia and the nation, seem assured of the underlying strength of the economy and that inflation will continue to moderate.  

IPOR is out with the quarterly look at how Virginians feel about the economy. Consumer sentiment has stalled despite inflation moderation and labor market stability. 

Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research looks at holiday spending plans for Virginians. Inflation has slowed but that doesn't necessarily mean Virginians will be spending more. 

IPOR is out with the quarterly look at how Virginians feel about the economy. Consumer sentiment has stalled, and high price levels are frustrating Virginians. Unemployment rates remain low with 2.5 job openings for every unemployed person.  

Consumer sentiment in Virginia continues to trend upward behind ebbing inflation and strong labor markets. Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research has all the details. 

IPOR's latest survey says consumer sentiment in Virginia is up, buoyed by slowing inflation rates and robust labor market. 

Although Virginia consumers remain anxious about inflation heading into the holiday shopping season many are optimistic that the coming years will bring better economic conditions.