Optimism over the U.S. economy has surged to the highest level since just before Covid hit, as the vaccine rollout continues and Americans anticipate another round of stimulus checks. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, an early monthly read on consumer confidence, jumped 3.5 points to 55.4 in March. Readings above […] Read more »
Joe Biden Approval Rating Shows Honeymoon Continues — Especially Among Investors
Joe Biden is still enjoying a honeymoon as IBD/TIPP’s presidential approval rating holds near its highest level since mid-2009. The March IBD/TIPP Poll finds a steady 53% of adults approve of how President Biden is handling his job, while just 30% disapprove of his performance. Among registered voters, 57% approve […] Read more »
Consumer Confidence Just Broke Yearlong Covid Streak
Americans are a little more optimistic about the outlook for the U.S. economy as vaccinations pick up speed and Covid cases come off their peak. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, an early monthly read on consumer confidence, gained 1.8 points to 51.9 in February. Readings above the neutral 50 level […] Read more »
GOP pollster says ‘the next 48 hours are going to be among the worst’ ever for Republicans
Control of the Senate is up for grabs and voting in the Georgia runoff ends Tuesday. Frank Luntz, pollster and political strategist, joined “Squawk Box” on Tuesday morning to discuss why he thinks Democrats will win the elections. CNBC The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll […] Read more »
CNBC All America Survey: Biden holds a big lead over Trump, but race could tighten
Former Vice President Joe Biden holds an 11-point lead over President Donald Trump one week before the election, but the CNBC All-America Economic Survey shows the race could tighten. Biden leads Trump by 51% to 40%, a 2-point increase from the June poll and 6 points better than in April. […] Read more »
Why Trump’s Approval Ratings on the Economy Remain Durable
It is an enduring political question amid a pandemic recession, double-digit unemployment and a recovery that appears to be slowing: Why does President Trump continue to get higher marks on economic issues in polls than his predecessors Barack Obama, George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush enjoyed when they stood […] Read more »