Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika Wirtschafts-Optimismus-Index

The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index for the US climbed 9.1% to 47.9 in December 2025, rebounding from a 17-month low of 43.9 in November and surpassing market expectations of 44.1, following the resolution of the US government shutdown. Despite the increase, the index remained below the neutral 50 level for the fourth consecutive month, indicating that consumer sentiment is still cautious. The Six-Month Economic Outlook, which gauges expectations for the economy over the next half-year, rose 11.0% to 44.4. The Personal Financial Outlook, reflecting how Americans view their own finances in the coming six months, increased 6.7% to 54.0. Confidence in Federal Economic Policies, a proprietary RCM/TIPP measure of perceptions on government economic management, improved 10.5% to 45.4.