The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose to 45.6 in Septemer of 2026 from 45.1 in the previous month, missing expectations of 46.2, but still enough to mark the highest level since March. The gain was caried by greater confidence among investors and higher-income households, offsetting a deterioration in sentiment for non-investors and lower-income households. The six-month outlook rose to 41.3 from 39.9, and the personal financial outlook index fell to 52.7 from 53. Meanwhile, the index measuring confidence in economic policy by the federal government rose to 42.9 from 42.3. source: Technometrica Market Intelligence/RealClearMarkets

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 45.60 points in September from 45.10 points in August of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.02 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 September of 2026.

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 45.60 points in September from 45.10 points in August of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States is expected to be 46.40 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 50.00 points in 2027 and 51.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-04 02:00 PM
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index
Aug 45.1 45.5 47.5 47
2026-09-01 02:10 PM
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index
Sep 45.6 45.1 46.2 46.4
2026-10-06 02:00 PM
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index
Oct 45.6


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United States Economic Optimism Index
RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index measures Americans' opinions and outlooks on the economy. The index is based on a nationwide survey of 1300 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.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
45.60 45.10 62.90 35.80 2001 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
US Economic Optimism Recovers Less than Expected
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose to 45.6 in Septemer of 2026 from 45.1 in the previous month, missing expectations of 46.2, but still enough to mark the highest level since March. The gain was caried by greater confidence among investors and higher-income households, offsetting a deterioration in sentiment for non-investors and lower-income households. The six-month outlook rose to 41.3 from 39.9, and the personal financial outlook index fell to 52.7 from 53. Meanwhile, the index measuring confidence in economic policy by the federal government rose to 42.9 from 42.3.
2026-09-01
US Economic Sentiment Slips In August
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index edged down to 45.1 in August 2026 from 45.5 in July, missing market expectations of 47.5 and remaining below the neutral 50 mark. The Six-Month Economic Outlook index fell to 39.9 from 42.1, reflecting weaker expectations for the economy. Meanwhile, the Personal Financial Outlook, which measures households' expectations for their finances over the next six months, rose to 53 from 52.2, remaining the only component above the neutral threshold. Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a measure of views on the effectiveness of government economic policies, also improved slightly, edging up to 42.3 from 42.1.
2026-08-04
US Economic Optimism Index Rises More than Expected
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose to 45.5 in July 2026 from 42.5 in May, beating market expectations of 45. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, which measures how consumers perceive the economy’s prospects in the next six months, increased to 42.1 from 37.1. Also, the Personal Financial Outlook, a measure of how Americans feel about their own finances in the next six months, rose to 52.2 from 50.1, remaining the only component anchored at the 50 line. Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a measure of views on the effectiveness of government economic policies, rose to 42.1 from 40.2
2026-07-07