FX.co ★ U.S. Economic Optimism Edges Higher In November, IBD/TIPP Index Rises To 48.5

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index for the United States improved in November 2026, rising to 48.5 from 46.8 in October 2026. The latest reading, updated on 03 November 2026, signals a modest uptick in sentiment among consumers and investors regarding the economic outlook.

Although the index remains below the neutral 50 mark, November’s gain suggests that pessimism has eased slightly compared with the previous month. The move from 46.8 to 48.5 indicates a gradual strengthening in confidence as respondents reassess prospects for the U.S. economy heading into the final months of the year.