Economic Confidence

Americans are pessimistic about economic growth and the stock market, with a majority now expecting their personal finances to worsen.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is at -19 in February, unchanged from January despite swings in Republicans' and Democrats' economic outlook.

January's ECI reading of -19, down slightly from December, reflects an uptick since October that masks improved ratings from Republicans and worsening ratings from Democrats just before Trump began his second term.

After the election, Americans' confidence in the economy has improved, while fewer approve of Joe Biden's performance and are satisfied with the state of the nation.

The slight majority of Americans say they are worse off than four years ago, while their assessments of the U.S. economy are subpar and inflation remains a key concern.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved in August, but inflation and job market concerns persist.

Americans' mentions of COVID-19 as the most important U.S. problem have fallen to the lowest point since the pandemic began, but government remains a top concern.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is holding at -35 in July, with 13% naming inflation as the most important problem.

June's Economic Confidence Index holds at -33, reflecting Americans' ongoing economic concerns.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index registered -34 in May, reflecting further deterioration in how Americans assess the economy's current state as well as its trajectory.

Americans' economic evaluations worsened in April, the first time that has occurred since October, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index Score falling to -29.

President Donald Trump's latest job approval rating (43%) is similar to his recent ratings. Americans' satisfaction with the state of the nation and their evaluations of the economy are weak but improved.

Americans' economic confidence in March remains higher than it was in late 2023.

Americans are the least satisfied with their personal lives than they have been since 2011, but some subgroups are faring better than others.

Americans remain largely negative about the state of the economy and inflation, but their economic confidence is the highest it has been in two years.

Biden enters 2024 with a persistently low job approval rating of 39%, the worst of any modern-day president seeking reelection at the same point.

Close to two-thirds of likely Black Friday/Cyber Monday shoppers will buy something for themselves this year.

About one in four U.S. holiday shoppers would definitely or probably start their holiday shopping earlier if retailers started their holiday sales earlier.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is flat in March, with most Americans viewing the economy as subpar and saying it's getting worse.