The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index eased further to 42.6 in May 2026, the lowest level since June 2024, down from 42.8 in April , though above the expected 42. The index has now remained below the neutral 50 mark for nine consecutive months, indicating sustained pessimism. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, which measures consumers’ views on the economy’s prospects over the next six months, fell 1.8% from 38.5 in April to 37.8 in May, its lowest level since June 2024. The Personal Financial Outlook, which tracks Americans’ expectations for their own finances over the next six months, was broadly unchanged, edging up 0.2% from 50.2 to 50.3, remaining just above neutral. Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, which gauges views on the effectiveness of government economic policy, was unchanged at 39.8 from April. source: Technometrica Market Intelligence/RealClearMarkets
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.60 points in May from 42.80 points in April of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.08 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 May of 2026.
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.60 points in May from 42.80 points in April of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States is expected to be 52.00 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 56.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.