The prior month was 51.4
The IBD/TIPP economic optimism index advanced to 54.7 from 51.4 last month. The expectations was for a gain to 52.0. This is a 10 year high for the index. Needless to say, optimism is running hot.
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism index for Dec. comes in at 54.8 vs 52.0 est
