Key data points
Last release
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Observation period
Apr 2025
Next release
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Forecast
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Highest
62.90 POINT on Mar 29, 2002
Lowest
35.80 POINT on Aug 31, 2011
About 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.