The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index in the US increased by 0.8 points to 54 in December 2024, the highest since August 2021 and just below market forecasts of 54.1. The index continued its upward trend in December, building on the strong rebound seen in November following Donald Trump's historic return as the 47th President. The RCM/TIPP Confidence in Federal Economic Policies index, which gauges perceptions of the effectiveness of government economic policies, rose to 47.7 this month from 42.7 in November, marking an 11.7% increase. Meanwhile, the Personal Financial Outlook, a measure of how Americans feel about their own finances in the next six months, declined by 3.8% from its previous reading of 61.0 in November to 58.7 this month. Concurrently, the Six-Month Economic Outlook, which measures how consumers perceive the economy's prospects in the next six months, declined slightly to 55.6 in December from 55.9 previously. source: Technometrica Market Intelligence/RealClearMarkets

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 54 points in December from 53.20 points in November of 2024. Economic Optimism Index in the United States averaged 49.14 points from 2001 until 2024, 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 January of 2025.

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 54 points in December from 53.20 points in November of 2024. Economic Optimism Index in the United States is expected to be 46.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-11-12 03:10 PM RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index Nov 53.2 46.9 47.3 47
2024-12-03 03:10 PM RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index Dec 54 53.2 54.1 54
2025-01-14 03:05 PM RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index Jan 54 54.2


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Bank Lending Rate 7.50 7.75 percent Dec 2024
Chain Store Sales 2305.00 2184.00 USD Million Oct 2024
Michigan Consumer Sentiment 74.00 71.80 points Dec 2024
Consumer Credit Change -7.49 17.32 USD Billion Nov 2024
Consumer Spending 16113.00 15967.30 USD Billion Sep 2024
Credit Card Accounts 600.53 599.10 Million Sep 2024
Debt Balance Auto Loans 1.64 1.63 Trillion USD Sep 2024
Debt Balance Credit Cards 1.17 1.14 Trillion USD Sep 2024
Debt Balance Mortgages 12.59 12.52 Trillion USD Sep 2024
Debt Balance Student Loans 1.61 1.59 Trillion USD Sep 2024
Total Household Debt 17.90 17.80 USD Trillion Sep 2024
Disposable Personal Income 21995.10 21934.00 USD Billion Nov 2024
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index 54.00 53.20 points Dec 2024
Gasoline Prices 0.80 0.81 USD/Liter Dec 2024
Households Debt to GDP 70.70 71.10 percent of GDP Jun 2024
Michigan Consumer Expectations 73.30 76.90 points Dec 2024
Michigan Current Conditions 75.10 63.90 points Dec 2024
Personal Income MoM 0.30 0.70 percent Nov 2024
Personal Savings 4.40 4.50 percent Nov 2024
Personal Spending MoM 0.40 0.40 percent Nov 2024
Private Sector Credit 12547.80 12520.20 USD Billion Nov 2024
Redbook YoY 6.80 7.10 percent Jan 2025
Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM 0.20 0.20 percent Nov 2024
Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM 0.20 0.20 percent Nov 2024
Retail Sales MoM 0.70 0.50 percent Nov 2024
Retail Sales YoY 3.80 2.90 percent Nov 2024
Used Car Prices MoM -0.30 1.30 percent Dec 2024
Used Car Prices YoY 0.40 0.20 percent Dec 2024

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
54.00 53.20 62.90 35.80 2001 - 2024 points Monthly


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US Economic Optimism Index Rises to 40-Month High
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index in the US increased by 0.8 points to 54 in December 2024, the highest since August 2021 and just below market forecasts of 54.1. The index continued its upward trend in December, building on the strong rebound seen in November following Donald Trump's historic return as the 47th President. The RCM/TIPP Confidence in Federal Economic Policies index, which gauges perceptions of the effectiveness of government economic policies, rose to 47.7 this month from 42.7 in November, marking an 11.7% increase. Meanwhile, the Personal Financial Outlook, a measure of how Americans feel about their own finances in the next six months, declined by 3.8% from its previous reading of 61.0 in November to 58.7 this month. Concurrently, the Six-Month Economic Outlook, which measures how consumers perceive the economy's prospects in the next six months, declined slightly to 55.6 in December from 55.9 previously.
2024-12-03
US Economic Optimism Index Hits 39-Month High
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a key measure of US consumer confidence, jumped 13.4% in November to 53.2, the highest in over three years. This marks the first time the index has been positive since September 2021, ending a 38-month negative streak, spurred by President Donald Trump's return to office. Americans’ outlook on their personal finances rose significantly, with the Personal Financial Outlook climbing from 53.6 in October to 61.0 in November. The Six-Month Economic Outlook also improved, moving up from 47.3 to 55.9, showing increased confidence in future economic conditions. Additionally, confidence in Federal Economic Policies rose from 39.7 to 42.7. Both investors (up to 57.8) and non-investors (up to 50.5) reported stronger optimism compared to previous months.
2024-11-12
US Economic Optimism Index Up for 4th Month
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index in the US increased by 0.8 points to 46.9 in October 2024, the highest since April 2023, just below market forecasts of 47.2. Sentiment has been on the rise for four consecutive months, though it remains entrenched in negative territory. The Personal Financial Outlook, a measure of how Americans feel about their own finances in the next six months, increased by 0.4 points from its previous reading of 53.2 in September to 53.6 this month. Also, the Six-Month Economic Outlook, which measures how consumers perceive the economy's prospects in the next six months, rose by 2.5 points to 47.3 in October. Conversely, confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a proprietary RCM/TIPP measure of views on the effectiveness of government economic policies, declined from 40.2 in September to 39.7 this month. Optimism among investors improved (55.9 vs 52.9), but it decreased among non-investors (42.3 vs 42.5).
2024-10-08