The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index edged down to 42.5 in June 2026 from 42.6 in May, falling short of expectations for a rise to 44.5 and marking a third consecutive month near April’s lows. The reading suggests consumer sentiment remains stuck at subdued levels rather than showing signs of recovery. The index has now remained below the neutral 50 threshold for ten straight months, indicating persistent pessimism among Americans. The Six-Month Economic Outlook component fell 1.9% to 37.1, its weakest level since June 2024, reflecting growing concerns about the economy’s near-term prospects. Meanwhile, the Personal Financial Outlook slipped marginally to 50.1 from 50.3, remaining the only component close to neutral territory. In contrast, confidence in Federal Economic Policies improved slightly, rising to 40.2 from 39.8. source: Technometrica Market Intelligence/RealClearMarkets
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.50 points in June from 42.60 points in May of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.05 points from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 62.90 points in March of 2002 and a record low of 35.80 points in August of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United States Economic Optimism Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.50 points in June from 42.60 points in May of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States is expected to be 45.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Economic Optimism Index is projected to trend around 53.00 points in 2027 and 51.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.