The RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose 2.7% MoM to 49.2 in June, the highest reading since February, but remained in pessimistic territory for the fourth straight month.

• The Six-Month Economic Outlook improved 3.4% MoM to 45.1, up from 43.6 in May.
• The Personal Financial Outlook rose 2.5% MoM to 53.8, remaining in optimistic territory.
• Confidence in Federal Economic Policies edged up 2.1% MoM to 48.6, still below the neutral 50.0 mark for 46 consecutive months.
• The Financial-Related Stress Index dropped -3.7 pts to 63.0, the lowest since September 2023 but still 4.4% above its long-term average.