Americans grew more pessimistic about the U.S. economy in April, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index down 11 points to -38.

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June's Economic Confidence Index holds at -33, reflecting Americans' ongoing economic concerns.

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Ratings of the economy remain negative but have improved, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index increasing from -43 to -32 in the past month.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index improved to -31 in July, driven by gains among Republicans and independents.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index is holding at -35 in July, with 13% naming inflation as the most important problem.

More Americans expect positive than negative momentum in the stock market, overall economic growth and interest rates, but their outlook for unemployment and inflation is negative.

Gallup's Economic Confidence Index registered -34 in May, reflecting further deterioration in how Americans assess the economy's current state as well as its trajectory.

Americans' economic evaluations worsened in April, the first time that has occurred since October, with Gallup's Economic Confidence Index Score falling to -29.