Confidence in Biden’s Economy Ticks Up But Remains Well Below Pre-Pandemic Peak

An aerial view of vehicles passing over the newly-opened 6th Street Viaduct, connecting Boyle Heights with downtown L.A., Calif., on July 11, 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images

A new release by Rasmussen shows consumer confidence in the U.S. economy increasing slightly from last month, but the economic outlook remains far below the pre-COVID-19 pandemic economy.

The latest Rasmussen Reports Economic Index shows an economic confidence score of 89.3—over 10 points higher than last month, but still well below any semblance of strong economic confidence such as that seen in the late 2010s.