Economic Pulse

Jobs confidence increases as fewer doubt a prompt recovery once COVID-control restrictions are relaxed

Current and investment sub-indices see the most growth

Gains in consumer sentiment driven by resurgence in jobs confidence

Partisan divergence widens as Republican sentiment declines further

Nearly half of Americans expect new stimulus to have a major impact on their finances

Overall uptick in optimism belies a growing disparity among income groups

Purchasing confidence rebounds as federal coronavirus relief plan materializes

Four in ten Americans believe their financial status will improve as the vaccine is administered

The fourth quarter's MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score indicates relatively unchanged sentiments regarding business operations and expectations