The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index fell sharply to 42.8 in April 2026, the lowest level since June 2024, down from 47.5 in March and below expectations of 48.1, as concerns over the Middle East war and rising gasoline prices weighed on sentiment. The index has now remained below the neutral 50 mark for eight straight months, signaling persistent pessimism. The Six Month Economic Outlook dropped 10.5% to 38.5, reflecting growing doubts about the economy’s near-term prospects. The Personal Financial Outlook also weakened, slipping 7.6% to 50.2. Meanwhile, confidence in Federal Economic Policies deteriorated significantly, with the gauge falling to 39.8 from 45.1, highlighting rising skepticism over the government’s ability to manage economic challenges amid heightened uncertainty. source: Technometrica Market Intelligence/RealClearMarkets
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.80 points in April from 47.50 points in March of 2026. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.10 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 April of 2026.
Economic Optimism Index in the United States decreased to 42.80 points in April from 47.50 points in March 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.