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United StatesUS Economic Optimism Index fell to 45.1 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
US Economic Optimism Index fell to 45.1 in August 2026, down 0.4 from July's 45.5 reading. The reading missed the 47.5 consensus by 2.4.
Latest Release
45.1
Actual
47.5
Consensus
45.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2
across last 3 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 47.13
Actual: 45.1
Error: +2.02
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Economic Optimism Index (United States) was reported at 45.10 in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 47.50 by 2.40. The reading fell from the previous value of 45.50. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 1, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Aug 20) and Initial Jobless Claims (Aug 20).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Economic Optimism Index — United States
DEFINITION
The US Economic Optimism Index for July came in at 45.100000, missing the consensus estimate of 47.500000. This represents a slight decline from June’s 45.500000, indicating a modest pullback in optimism. Market participants remain cautious ahead of upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve communications. Updated 8/4/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 45.1, consensus 47.5. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 45.5. Before that (Jun 2026): 42.5.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | US | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | 4.405 | 17.422 | -0.6 | 1.90 | Medium |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 0.688 | -0.968 | -1.2 | -0.26 | Medium |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -1.53 | -0.01 | -0.9 | -1.22 | Low |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1777 | 1790 | 1786.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | 41.4 | 25 | 15.80 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 209 | 210 | 209.50 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 199 | 200 | 199.75 | Low | |
| 14:00 | US | Leading Index MoM | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.20 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 36 | 15 | 18.00 | Low | |
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 13:45 | US | S&P Global Composite PMI | 54.5 | 53.2 | 53.30 | Medium | |
| 13:45 | US | S&P Global Services PMI | 54.6 | 54 | 53.90 | Medium | |
| 13:45 | US | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 53.9 | 53.9 | 54.65 | Medium | |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Chicago Fed National Activity Index | -0.02 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Medium | |