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Economic Confidence Up Slightly in August

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Americans ' outlook for the U.S. economy has improved this month , while their view of current economic conditions remains unchanged.

Gallup ’s Economic Confidence Index has increased from -35 to -27 in the past month .

Economic confidence is negative nationally, but modestly positive among Democrats and Democratic leaners.

Fewer Americans now say it's a good time to find a job, while 50% say it is a bad time for a job.

Gallup 's Economic Confidence Index has grown a bit less negative in August , driven by a boost of optimism from Democrats .

Americans still consider inflation a top U.S. problem, which may be more of a comment on higher prices resulting from three years of elevated inflation than on the current inflation rate.

Confidence in the job market is waning, with fewer Americans believing it’s a good time to find a quality job.

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94

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61

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formal

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English

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63

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short-lived

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