US Economic Sentiment Drops to 17-Month Low

2025-11-04 15:12 By Agna Gabriel 1 min. read

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index fell by 9.1% to 43.9 in November 2025, the lowest since June 2024, from 48.3 in the previous month and below market expectations of 48.1.

This marks the third straight month below the neutral 50 level and places the index 10.7% below its 24-year average of 49.2.

Confidence among investors slipped 3.1% to 58.6, while non-investors plunged 10.4% to 38.0, widening the sentiment gap to 20.6 points.

All three components weakened: the Six-Month Economic Outlook fell 6.5% to 40.0, the Personal Financial Outlook dropped 9% to 50.6, and Confidence in Federal Economic Policies tumbled 11.4% to 41.1.

Meanwhile, the Financial-Related Stress Index rose 3% to 65.2, reflecting elevated financial strain well above its long-term average of 60.4.

Analysts cite persistent inflation, high food prices, tariff concerns, and cautious monetary policy as key drags on sentiment.



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