Economic Pulse

Confidence is solidifying, but remains well below pre-pandemic levels

Majority of Americans believe the economy will pick up strength once coronavirus restrictions are lifted

New Public Agenda/USA Today/Ipsos poll finds more Republicans and white Americans than Democrats and non-white Americans think there is equality of economic opportunity

This quarter’s MetLife/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index score reflects the beginning of rebound after major drop in second quarter

National sentiment reaches highest point since the lockdowns began

More countries saw gains than incurred losses in the past month, but consumer confidence remains below pre-pandemic levels almost everywhere

More Americans foresee a slow economic recovery once coronavirus restrictions are lifted

Consumer confidence index dropped in the past week, but short-term volatility masks remarkable stability

Sentiment is volatile week-to-week but gradually trending upwards