IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM)

Economic optimism index, by TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics (TIPP) of The Investor's Business Daily (IBD) published, this index measures consumers' sentiments related to economic conditions. The report is based on a monthly survey in which nearly 1,000 adults nationwide assess their economic prospects over the next six months, their personal financial views and beliefs about economic policies. federal. If consumers are optimistic, they will buy more goods and services, which will cause domestic demand to grow and stimulate the economy. An index above 50 indicates consumer optimism and a index below 50 indicates consumer pessimism.

Next event - Tuesday 5 May 2026 14:00

Previous
42.8
Forecast
42
Actual
-

The typical/expected market impact of this event is low.

The consensus forecast for IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) is 42. A higher value than forecast tends to be bullish for USD/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/USD pairs.

Most recent - Tuesday 7 April 2026 14:00

Previous
47.5
Forecast
48.1
Actual
42.8

Lower numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for xxx/USD pairs and bearish for USD/xxx pairs.

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Forecast history

The most recent announced value for IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) was 42.8 against a forecast of 48.1.

Past events

Date
Forecast
Actual
Tuesday 7 April 2026 14:00
48.1
42.8
Tuesday 3 March 2026 15:00
50.1
47.5
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:00
47.9
48.8
Tuesday 13 January 2026 15:00
48.2
47.2
Tuesday 2 December 2025 15:05
44.1
47.9
Tuesday 4 November 2025 15:00
48.1
43.9
Tuesday 7 October 2025 14:00
49.3
48.3
Tuesday 2 September 2025 14:05
51.8
48.7
Tuesday 5 August 2025 14:00
49.2
50.9
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:00
50.1
48.6
Tuesday 3 June 2025 14:00
49.1
49.2
Tuesday 6 May 2025 14:00
50.2
47.9
Tuesday 1 April 2025 14:35
50.1
49.1
Tuesday 4 March 2025 15:05
53.1
49.8
Tuesday 4 February 2025 15:00
53
52
Tuesday 14 January 2025 15:00
55.1
51.9
Tuesday 3 December 2024 15:00
54.1
54
Tuesday 12 November 2024 15:00
47.3
53.2
Tuesday 8 October 2024 14:00
47.2
46.9
Tuesday 3 September 2024 14:00
46.2
46.1
Tuesday 6 August 2024 14:00
45
44.5
Tuesday 2 July 2024 14:00
-
44.2
Tuesday 4 June 2024 14:00
45.2
40.5
Tuesday 7 May 2024 14:00
44.1
41.8
Tuesday 9 April 2024 14:05
44.2
43.2
Tuesday 5 March 2024 15:30
45.2
43.5
Tuesday 6 February 2024 15:00
47.2
44
Tuesday 9 January 2024 15:00
42
44.7
Tuesday 5 December 2023 15:00
45.2
40
Tuesday 7 November 2023 15:15
-
44.5
Tuesday 3 October 2023 14:00
41.6
36.3
Wednesday 6 September 2023 14:03
41.1
43.2
Tuesday 8 August 2023 14:00
43
40.3
Tuesday 11 July 2023 14:00
45.3
41.3
Tuesday 6 June 2023 14:00
45.2
41.7
Tuesday 9 May 2023 14:00
48.2
41.6

Economic context

Recent economic data has been moderately bullish for USD. Other recent announcements which may affect the market's interpretation of the next IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) result:

PreviousLatest
Factory Orders (MoM)Bullish change0.3%1.5%
ISM Manufacturing Employment IndexBearish change48.746.4
ISM Manufacturing New Orders IndexBullish change53.554.1
ISM Manufacturing PMI(no change)52.752.7
ISM Manufacturing Prices PaidBullish change78.384.6
Chicago PMIBearish change52.849.2
Core Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (MoM)Bearish change0.4%0.3%
Core Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (YoY)Bullish change3%3.2%
Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (QoQ)Bullish change2.7%4.3%
Employment Cost IndexBullish change0.7%0.9%
Gross Domestic Product AnnualizedBullish change0.5%2%
Gross Domestic Product Price IndexBearish change3.7%3.6%
Initial Jobless ClaimsBullish change215K189K
Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (MoM)Bullish change0.4%0.7%
Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (YoY)Bullish change2.8%3.5%
Personal Consumption Expenditures Prices (QoQ)Bullish change2.9%4.5%
Personal Income (MoM)Bullish change0%0.6%
Personal SpendingBullish change0.6%0.9%
Fed Interest Rate Decision(no change)3.75%3.75%
Building Permits (MoM)Bearish change1.538M1.372M
Housing Starts (MoM)Bullish change1.356M1.502M
Building Permits (MoM)Bullish change1.386M1.538M
Durable Goods OrdersBullish change-1.2%0.8%
Durable Goods Orders ex DefenseBullish change-1.2%-0.3%
Durable Goods Orders ex TransportationBearish change1.2%0.9%
Housing Starts (MoM)Bearish change1.398M1.356M
Nondefense Capital Goods Orders ex AircraftBullish change1.6%3.3%
Housing Price Index (MoM)Bearish change0.2%0%
ADP Employment Change 4-week averageBearish change40.25K39.25K
Michigan Consumer Expectations IndexBullish change46.148.1
Michigan Consumer Sentiment IndexBullish change47.649.8
UoM 1-year Consumer Inflation ExpectationsBearish change4.8%4.7%
UoM 5-year Consumer Inflation ExpectationBullish change3.4%3.5%
S&P Global Composite PMIBullish change50.352
S&P Global Manufacturing PMIBullish change52.354
S&P Global Services PMIBullish change49.851.3
Initial Jobless ClaimsBearish change208K214K
Pending Home Sales (MoM)Bearish change2.5%1.5%
Retail Sales (MoM)Bullish change0.7%1.7%
Retail Sales Control GroupBullish change0.6%0.7%
Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM)Bullish change0.7%1.9%
ADP Employment Change 4-week averageBullish change39K54.8K

About IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM)

Country:United States
Currency:USD
Source:TechnoMetrica Institute of Policy and Politics
Category:Consumption
Frequency:Monthly
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