Opinion Today
March 3, 2021
Americans, particularly the vaccinated, are hopeful about the end of the pandemic
Ipsos
As over 50 million Americans have received at least a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine – equivalent to about 23% of the 18+ population – the Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index finds increasing signs of optimism among the American people. However, with that hope comes a slight decline in protective behaviors and perceptions of risk potentially imperiling the current recovery.
U.S. Economy Optimism Takes Off On Vaccines, Stimulus Checks
Jed Graham, Investor’s Business Daily
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, an early monthly read on consumer confidence, jumped 3.5 points to 55.4 in March. Readings above the neutral 50 level reflect optimism. It was the third straight month gain and the highest reading since early February 2020.
