Americans’ view of the outlook for the U.S. economy still isn’t great, but it’s brighter than it has been in 16 months, the new IBD/TIPP Poll finds.
The overall IBD/TIPP U.S. Economic Optimism Index rose a half-point to 47.4 in April. That puts the index at its highest level since December 2021. Still, the index remained in pessimistic territory, below the 50 neutral level, for a 20th straight month. …
The personal finances subindex rose three-tenths of a point to 55.3, the highest since August 2021, when a roaring bull market was still intact. CONTINUED
Jed Graham, Investor’s Business Daily
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