Explore Economic Sentiment in Real Time
This interactive tool brings the RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index to life. Track monthly shifts in consumer confidence, compare trends across demographics, and explore how Americans view the economy, their personal finances, and federal policies.
About the TIPP Indexes
- Optimism Index: The index is measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Readings above 50 indicate optimism, while those below 50 signal pessimism.
- Six-Month Outlook: Measures how consumers perceive the economy's prospects in the next six months.
- Personal Financial Outlook: A measure of how Americans feel about their own finances in the next six months.
- Federal Policies: A measure of views on the effectiveness of government economic policies.
The RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index—produced in partnership between RealClearMarkets and TIPP Insights—is a monthly, survey-based gauge that tracks how optimistic Americans feel about the economy right now, on a simple 0–100 scale where higher scores mean greater optimism.
Expore More TIPP Indexes
Looking beyond optimism to everyday financial pressure? Explore the RCM/TIPP Financial Stress Index: A companion index to the Economic Optimism Index measuring Americans' day-to-day financial strain since December 2007.
