United States Economic Optimism Index

Last Release

Nov 30, 2024

Actual

53.2

Units In

N/A

46.9

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

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Time to Release

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Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
62.9 Mar 2002	35.8 Aug 2011	49.12	2001-2024	Technometrica Market Intelligence/The Investor's Business Daily

IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 900 adults and evaluates six-month economic outlook, personal financial outlook, confidence in federal economic policies. Reading above 50 indicates optimism, and below 50 indicates pessimism.

Latest Updates

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a key measure of US consumer confidence, jumped 13.4% in November to 53.2, the highest in over three years. This marks the first time the index has been positive since September 2021, ending a 38-month negative streak, spurred by President Donald Trump's return to office. Americans’ outlook on their personal finances rose significantly, with the Personal Financial Outlook climbing from 53.6 in October to 61.0 in November. The Six-Month Economic Outlook also improved, moving up from 47.3 to 55.9, showing increased confidence in future economic conditions. Additionally, confidence in Federal Economic Policies rose from 39.7 to 42.7. Both investors (up to 57.8) and non-investors (up to 50.5) reported stronger optimism compared to previous months.