Energy Prices Buffeted By Geopolitical Tensions
Unprecedented lockdowns and geopolitical tensions cast a shadow on the energy sector, contributing to high inflation and dragging economic recovery.
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.
Unprecedented lockdowns and geopolitical tensions cast a shadow on the energy sector, contributing to high inflation and dragging economic recovery.
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The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index swoons in January.
One-year anniversary report of President Biden's performance
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Americans hold Washington accountable for inflation and President Biden and government regulations for supply chain issues.
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Our reliance on China may have an impact on inflation, as China's manufacturing experienced 13.5% inflation in October.
Overall, economic confidence is gloomy as we enter the holiday season.
Americans believe the U.S. is transforming into a big government socialist state and are unwilling to pay higher taxes to fund social programs.
We look at unemployment and workforce shrinkage in blue and red states.
President Biden's Job Performance