Following a substantial decline last period, the Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) fell by 0.8 points to 34.9, furthering a notable decline in confidence in the U.S. economy in 2025.
Three of the ESI’s five indicators decreased during this two-week period. Confidence in making a major purchase decreased the most, falling 2.4 points to 23.6.
—Confidence in finding a new job decreased 1.9 points to 33.8.
—Confidence in the overall U.S. economy decreased 1.4 points to 39.2.
—Confidence in personal finances decreased 0.8 points to 55.0.
—Confidence in buying a new home increased 0.8 points to 22.9.
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