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Economic Optimism Climbs According to Latest IBD/TIPP Poll, as Consumers Prepare to End 2019 on High Note
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, rose 7.8%, moving from 52.9 in November to 57.0 in December. As such, the index continues its record run in positive territory, remaining above 50.0 for 39 consecutive months. An index reading below 50.0 for the IBD/TIPP indexes indicates pessimism. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board. IBD/TIPP conducted its national telephone poll of 905 adults from December 5 - December ... (full story)