The RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose by 13.4% in November, breaking out of negative territory for the first time in 39 months

RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index rose by 13.4% in November to 53.2 , reaching its highest level since August 2021 (previous high: 53.6 ) Index had been in negative territory for 38 consecutive months .

Index broke out decisively in November after Donald Trump's historic return as the 47th President.

Economic optimism levels for 19 of 21 demographic groups are higher in November 2024 than the historical average of the past 286 months .

79% are worried about inflation, one-half ( 45% ) are very concerned, and another 34% are somewhat concerned.

Four in ten ( 40% ) believe we are in a recession, while 31% think we are not.

EU and British sanctions based on false claims of missile transfers to Russia are “unjustified,” Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said.

Swedes will start receiving copies of a pamphlet advising the population on how to prepare and cope in war or another crisis.

Semiconductor companies, including ASML (ASML) and Applied Materials , could face a new round of export restrictions to China .