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Stress from personal finances this month dropped to a record low as Americans saw improved income and job prospects, a study of American adults found.
While Democrats and their wingmen in the media are falling over themselves to make superstars out of shiny new socialists such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib, the unapologetic capitalist in the White House is achieving something much more monumental. He’s delivering a booming economy that is bringing increased prosperity, opportunity and freedom to every demographic group. That, in turn, is generating growing support for him and his policies, including, most significantly, from constituencies critical to the Democratic Party.
If President Trump's re-election prospects hinge on the success of his economic policies, his prospects for 2020 look pretty good right now, a new IBD/TIPP Poll suggests. Americans aren't just more optimistic, but groups not known to be Trump-friendly in their politics are among the most optimistic of all.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index continued to surge in August, gaining 1.6 points to 58, the highest point since January 2004. Americans feel better about their own personal finances than in any other month, save one, in the nearly 18-year polling history.
LOS ANGELES -- August 07, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose again overall in August, moving up 2.8 percent to 58.0 from 56.4 in July. This marks the index’s highest reading of the Trump presidency as well as a record twenty-third consecutive month in positive territory. An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
A just-released IBD/TIPP Poll shows big gains in key sentiment indicators. Given the pervasive negativity in the media these days, you might doubt these positive polling numbers. If so, have you looked at the economy lately?
It may be a surprise, but President Trump is nowhere near as unpopular among minority voters as the biased mainstream media suggest. Why is that? In a word, jobs.
Americans’ financial stress levels edged slightly higher in June, amid growing concerns over ongoing global trade disputes after falling to an all-time low last month.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index improved in June, but the country's mood remains surprisingly circumspect considering lower joblessness, better wages, and an economy whose growth appears to have accelerated past 3%.
LOS ANGELES -- June 7, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 0.6 percent to 53.9 in June, continuing its record run. The index has now spent 21 consecutive months in positive territory, remaining above 50 since October 2016. An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
RAMSEY, N.J., June 1, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Demand for new vehicles rose to its highest level of the year in May, fueled primarily by strong consumer confidence among Americans, generous discounts, and the ongoing shift in consumer preferences from sedans to larger utility vehicles. This month, TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index gained four points, or four percent, to a reading of 104, marking the third straight monthly gain in the measure, and its best performance since December 2017. As a result, we anticipate that auto sales will remain sizzling as the summer season commences.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose further into moderately optimistic territory in May, gaining one point to 53.6. But the positive vibes came mostly from self-described investors. The rest of the country was slightly pessimistic, with the index registering at 49.9, just below the neutral 50 level.
LOS ANGELES -- May 8, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 1.9 percent in May to a reading of 53.6, marking a record run of 20 consecutive months in positive territory. The index has remained above 50 since October 2016. An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while a reading above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
RAMSEY, N.J., April 30, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Americans’ demand for new vehicles accelerated in April, largely driven by a strengthening labor market, a growing preference for SUVs and higher incomes from tax cuts. TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index climbed seven points, or 7.5 percent, this month to a score of 100, yielding the second straight monthly gain in the reading. April marks the second month this year in which the Index has hit 100, an indicator of strong vehicle purchase intent among consumers. Thus, we anticipate that auto sales, after springing to life in March, will continue to blossom as the new season gets underway.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index fell 3 points to 52.6 in April, continuing to fade after hitting a 13-year high of 56.7 in February.
LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, has entered its 19th consecutive month in positive territory. This is the longest stretch in more than a decade. It is also the second month in which the index has fallen, decreasing 5.4 percent from 55.6 to 52.6. An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while a reading above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
RAMSEY, N.J., April 2, 2018 (Newswire) - Consumer demand for new vehicles improved slightly in March, as tax cuts boost disposable incomes, and the popularity of SUVs continues to grow. The Auto Demand Index rose five points, or 5.7 percent, this month to a score of 93, the first monthly gain of the year. However, March marks the second straight month in which the Index has registered a reading below 100, indicating moderate to low levels of purchase intent among consumers. As a result, TechnoMetrica expects that auto sales, after starting the year on a downward trend, will grow slightly in the near term.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index eased 1.1 points to 55.6 in March, taking a step back after hitting a 13-year high in February.
LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, has entered its 18th consecutive month in positive territory. This is the longest stretch in more than a decade. However, after hitting a 13-year high in February, the overall Economic Optimism reading dipped by 1.9 percent in March, from 56.7 to 55.6. It remains well within positive territory, as an index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while a reading above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
President Trump's approval rating gained two points in March, bringing his approval rating to 37%, the highest approval rating for Trump since last September. The March poll also found that the level of financial stress in the country has reached a new low.
