The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national survey of consumer sentiment, gained 22.6% to reach 44.5 in November. Last month, the index had fallen to its twelve-year low of 36.3. The index has now been in negative territory for 26 consecutive months. The RCM/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. From February 2001 to October 2023, TIPP released this index monthly in collaboration with its former sponsor and media partner, Investor’s Business ... (full story)