Economic Confidence Collapses As A Flood Of Negatives Predicts A Bad Patch
After an eight-month spell in the positive zone, economic confidence plummets in September.
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
Homeownership Is Still Part Of The American Dream
Americans aspire to own a home and think it is part of their American Dream.
Is The Red Hot Housing Market About To Cool Off?
Is the housing market about to cool and level off? The IBD/TIPP Poll may provide some hints.
Auto Demand Continues To Cruise In The Stratosphere
TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index remains strong. High demand, low inventory, and an uncertain supply chain situation work against the customer.
Financial Stress Continues To Plague Americans
In August, the IBD/TIPP Financial Stress Index rose by 1.3 points, or 2.1 percent. In the four months since April, the index has risen 6.4 points, or 11.2 percent.
Global Food Prices Surge
The FAO Food Price Index is up 31% year over year, indicating a significant increase in global food prices.
Energy Costs Pose Grave Risk To Vulnerable Americans
Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) and Derrick Hollie stress the importance of enacting legislation such as H.R. 4266 to reduce the impact of energy costs on vulnerable communities. Americans overwhelmingly support their position.
Support For Biden Spending Plans Evaporates If It Means Tax Hikes: I&I/TIPP Poll
The public does not support President Biden's massive spending proposals if it means raising taxes.
What’s Driving The Current Inflation?
TechnoMetrica’s IBD/TIPP Poll presents a clear picture of the current inflation and the factors contributing to it.
Raising Taxes During a Pandemic: The Economic and Political Perils
In this special evening edition of tippinsights, Karen Kerrigan, the president & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, discusses the results of a survey of small businesses on the impact of proposed tax increases and the concerns of small businesses.
Concerns About New Variants And Support For Employer Mandate Remain High
The IBD/TIPP Poll shows that more Americans support employers mandating vaccinations and that concerns about new variants drawing out the pandemic continue to grow month on month.
Safety Concerns Biggest Worry For Vaccine Resisters
The IBD/TIPP poll finds safety concerns lead the list of main concerns among vaccine resisters.
Americans Back Self-Sufficiency Measures to Strengthen National Security and Financial Security for Low-and Middle-Income Families
Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Derrick Hollie discuss the vital nature of developing self-sufficiency in critical minerals, oil, and energy.
Economic Confidence Slips Again Amid Rising Concerns About The Delta Variant And Inflation
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index slipped for the second month in a row. Americans are worried about the Delta variant and inflation..
Financial Stress Hits Every American
The IBD/TIPP Financial Stress Index for July indicates that the situation has worsened since our June survey. Here's a look at what is driving up financial stress among Americans and who is feeling it most.