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Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -14 last week, unchanged from the prior week. Confidence started the week higher but became more negative after Friday's jobs report.

The most important stories on Gallup.com in 2013 span politics, well-being, the economy, and education.

Americans are most likely to name dissatisfaction with government (21%), the economy in general (19%), and healthcare (17%) as the most important problems facing the country. Fewer now mention government than in the prior two months.

Americans remain unhappy with Congress, with 17% approving of the job the legislature is doing, unchanged from July.

Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly last week as Washington lawmakers reached a deal to end the federal shutdown and avoid default. Gallup's Economic Confidence Index was -36 last week, up from -39 the week before.

Twenty-seven percent of Americans view U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell favorably and 44% unfavorably, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer receives 31% favorable and 36% unfavorable ratings.

Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index remained positive last week at +7. The latest score is somewhat lower than those in late January and early March.

As the government shutdown continues, the GOP's favorable rating is now 28%, the lowest Gallup has measured for either party in its trend since 1992. The Democratic Party's favorability of 43% is down slightly from last month.

Americans' opinions of the two major U.S. political parties are now similar after the Democratic Party had a significant advantage earlier this year.

Americans' confidence in the job market in May is the highest in Gallup's trend, which dates back to 2001. Overall views of the economy remain positive.