Americans grim over economy before elections: poll (Reuters)

Reuters - Americans by a large majority believe President Barack Obama has not focused enough on job creation, as economic fears threaten Democrats ahead of November 2 congressional elections, a Reuters-Ipsos poll found on Tuesday.

BRUSSELS — Confidence in the eurozone’s economy fell further in April, data showed, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates this week by the European Central Bank. The eurozone is facing a difficult road out of recession and has seen a souring of the mood among companies and consumers since March, after an optimistic start to the year was disrupted by turmoil in Cyprus and Italy.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A recession-mired economy and growing job insecurity have shaken American confidence in the future despite an upbeat view of President-elect Barack Obama's performance, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.

The tight battle between President Obama and Mitt Romney has barely budged despite all the major news developments of the past month, the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll finds.

The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll has some encouraging news for Republicans: Americans increasingly prefer a Congress controlled by the GOP.

Reuters - Stronger economic growth in the United States will eventually lead to rising inflation this year as increased consumer and business spending drive the recovery, according to a Reuters poll of economists released on Wednesday.