FX.co ★ US Economic Optimism Index Above Expectations

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index experienced an increase in June 2025, rising to 49.2 from May's 47.9, surpassing market expectations of 49.2. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, which gauges consumer sentiment regarding the economic landscape over the forthcoming half-year, rose to 45.1 from 43.6. Meanwhile, the Personal Financial Outlook, reflecting Americans' confidence in their personal financial situations over the next six months, advanced to 53.8 from 52.5. Additionally, the Confidence in Federal Economic Policies—an exclusive measure by RCM/TIPP evaluating public opinion on the efficacy of government economic strategies—increased to 48.6 from 47.6. Notably, this metric has lingered below the neutral 50.0 mark, indicating pessimism, for 46 consecutive months since September 2021.