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Published: Monday, 05 November 2018 11:34
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LOS ANGELES -- November 5, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, declined 2.4 percent in October to an overall reading of 56.4. The decrease was largely attributed to a 6.6 percentage drop in the Personal Financial Outlook component of the index. The index continues its record run in positive territory, however. The Economic Optimism Index has now spent 26 consecutive months above 50. An index reading below 50 for the IBD/TIPP indexes indicates pessimism, while above 50 signals optimism.
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Published: Wednesday, 10 October 2018 09:43
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Written by Jed Graham, Investor's Business Daily
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Americans felt better about their personal finances at the start of October than at any time in the 18-plus years of the IBD/TIPP Poll. Trump tariffs also got a vote of confidence as support for federal economic policies hit the highest level since 2005.
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Published: Tuesday, 09 October 2018 09:59
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Written by TIPP Staff
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The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 3.8 percent in October with an overall reading of 57.8. The positive uptick is notable as it comes after last month’s index dropped across every component. The October index also marked 25 consecutive months that the Economic Optimism Index has spent in positive territory, An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
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Published: Friday, 28 September 2018 09:29
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Written by IBD Editorials, Investor's Business Daily
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The past week saw more signs that the growing economy is benefiting middle class households, including another jump in household income. Not that you'd know it from the coverage, which is wall-to-wall Brett Kavanaugh.
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Published: Monday, 24 September 2018 17:01
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Written by TIPP Staff
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RAMSEY, N.J., September 20, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Consumers tapped the brakes on new vehicle purchase intent this month, largely due to rising vehicle prices and the growing popularity of used autos. After accelerating to an all-time high last month, TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index declined by 13 points, or 10 percent, in September, to a reading of 118. This marks the fifth straight month in which the measure has surpassed 100, indicating sustained high levels of vehicle purchase intent supported by a robust labor market and relatively low gas prices. As a result, although auto sales are likely to moderate in the months ahead, the industry should continue to see a solid sales pace, driven by the rising popularity of SUVs and pickups.
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Published: Wednesday, 05 September 2018 09:23
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Written by Jed Graham, Investor's Business Daily
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The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index registered a healthy 55.7 in September but slipped 2.3 points from August's 14-year high of 58. Readings above 50 reflect optimism.
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Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 09:53
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Written by TIPP Staff
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LOS ANGELES -- September 4, 2018 -- The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, dropped across every component in September. Nevertheless, the overall reading remained in positive territory for a record 24th consecutive month. The September reading fell 4.0 percent, to 55.7 from 58.0. An index reading below 50 indicates pessimism while above 50 signals optimism for the IBD/TIPP indexes.
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Published: Tuesday, 04 September 2018 09:08
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RAMSEY, N.J., September 1, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Consumers’ demand for new vehicles accelerated to its highest level on record in August, largely fueled by a roaring economy and rising disposable income. TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index soared 27 points (26 percent) this month to a reading of 131, its best performance since TechnoMetrica began monitoring vehicle purchase intent back in February 2007. August also marks the fifth straight month in which the Index has recorded a score of 100 or higher, as more Americans, encouraged by greater take-home pay and generous end-of-summer deals, consider speeding up their vehicle purchasing plans amid prospects of rising interest rates and potential auto tariffs. Thus, we anticipate that auto sales will remain strong in the months ahead.
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Published: Thursday, 30 August 2018 17:20
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Written by Newsmax Wires, Newsmax
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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.
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Published: Friday, 10 August 2018 10:02
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Written by Monica Crowley, The Hill
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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.
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Published: Wednesday, 08 August 2018 09:28
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Written by IBD Editorials, Investor's Business Daily
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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.
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Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2018 16:46
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Written by Jed Graham, Investor's Business Daily
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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.
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Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2018 09:59
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Written by TIPP Staff
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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.
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Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2018 09:28
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Written by IBD Editorials, Investor's Business Daily
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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?
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Published: Friday, 06 July 2018 17:07
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Written by IBD Editorials, Investor's Business Daily
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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.
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Published: Friday, 06 July 2018 09:22
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Written by Newsmax Staff
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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.
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Published: Friday, 08 June 2018 09:10
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Written by Jed Graham, Investor's Business Daily
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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%.
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Published: Thursday, 07 June 2018 09:56
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Written by TIPP Staff
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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.
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Published: Friday, 01 June 2018 10:52
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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.
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Published: Friday, 11 May 2018 09:20
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Written by Jed Graham, Investor's Business Daily
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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.
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