FX.co ★ US Economic Optimism Index Unexpectedly Falls

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index slightly decreased to 48.6 in July 2025, down from 49.2 in June, not meeting the anticipated market forecast of 50.1. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, an indicator of consumer sentiment regarding the economy's trajectory over the upcoming six months, fell to 44.5 from 45.1. Meanwhile, the Confidence in Federal Economic Policies—a unique RealClearMarkets/TIPP indicator that assesses public opinion on the efficacy of government economic measures—dropped to 47.3 from 48.6. Conversely, the Personal Financial Outlook, reflecting Americans' sentiments about their financial situation in the coming six months, showed a slight improvement, rising to 54 from 53.8.