The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading gauge of consumer sentiment, improved by 3.6% in September to 46.1, posting its 17-month high since May 2023. Since September 2021, the index has remained in negative territory for 37 consecutive months. September’s reading of 46.1 is 6.1% lower than the historical average 49.1.
Optimism among investors gained 1.0% from 52.4 in August to 52.9 in September, while it increased by 4.4% among non-investors, from 40.7 in August to 42.5 in September.
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