Economy

Sentiment rallies for fourth-straight week, driven by increased optimism about jobs

Sentiment shows forward momentum for the third-straight week

Expectations lift higher

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