U.S. Economic Confidence Continues to Rise in August August 22, 2017 Americans’ confidence in the economy continues to strengthen in August. Last week, Gallup’s U.S. Economic Confidence Index averaged +11, up three points from the previous week. CONT. Andrew Dugan, Gallup Share:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)MoreClick to print (Opens in new window)