May 2008 - Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg National Investor Survey

The National Economy and Investment Climate
Poll 555. May 1-8, 2008. Interviewed 2,208 adults, 1,986 registered voters, 1.657 investors, 650 with $100K+ hh income; 607 investors with $100K+ hh income. Margin of error for adults, reg voters, investors is +/-3. For high income households and investors in those households, it is +/-4.

Quick Links to Data Tables, Poll Analysis and Methodology:
Release 1 - Election 2008 ( released May 9, 2008 - updated 5/9/08 4:45)
Release 2 - The Economy (released May 13, 2008 )
Release 3 - Investors and Personal Finance (released May 14, 2008)
Stories and graphics: (while available)

LOS ANGELES TIMES/BLOOMBERG POLL
Most Americans don't expect the economy to improve soon, poll finds
By Tom Petruno
Only 19% of respondents see an upturn coming within the next six months.
May 14, 2008

Americans' money worries are growing, L.A. Times/Bloomberg poll finds
By Abigail Goldman
For the first time since 1993, the percentage of people who say their finances are very or fairly secure falls below 60%, the survey shows.
May 15, 2008