The RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index in February increased slightly by 0.2% MoM to 52.0, down from December's 40-month high of 54.0 and a drop below the expected reading of 53.0.

• The Six-Month Economic Outlook index declined -1.9% MoM to 51.1
• The Personal Financial Outlook index dropped -6.8% MoM to 56.0
• The Confidence in Federal Economic Policies index improved 12.4% MoM to 48.8 from January's 43.4
• The investor confidence index increased 1.6% MoM to 57.8, and the non-investor confidence declined -1.2% MoM to 48.9
• The financial stress index decreased -5.4% MoM to 61.2
• 77% of consumers are worried about inflation and 71% are concerned about economic slowdown in next 12 months. Food prices ranked as top economic concern.