The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.1 points to 34.3 over the last two-week period, as the August 1 deadline for U.S. tariff deals looms. Two of the ESI’s five indicators decreased from July 16 - 29, as reflected below: Confidence in the overall

The latest biweekly reading of the Economic Sentiment Index Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 0.1 points from 34.4 to 34.3, driven by a decline in confidence in the U.S. economy, which experienced its largest fall since February 2025. Full reading: hubs.la/Q03zCN8t0

The Penta-CivicScience Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) decreased by 1.2 points to 33.1 over the last two-week period amid escalating U.S. tariff rates and softening economic indicators. Four of the ESI’s five indicators decreased from July 30 - August 12, as reflected below:

The Economic Sentiment Index Economic Sentiment Index fell 1.2 pts to 33.1 as rising U.S. tariffs and weaker signals hit confidence. Four of five indicators declined, led by job-finding confidence, down 2.0 pts to 30.2. Full reading: hubs.la/Q03CH2Jn0