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Gallup: July Confidence Index Up to -31, Majority See Worsening

7/28/2026

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Gallup reported the Economic Confidence Index rose to -31 in July from -38 in June.
The share rating the economy excellent or good rose to 22% in July, while rating it poor fell to 44%.
Republicans’ confidence index climbed to +41 in July while Democrats’ index slipped to -76.
In July, 67% said conditions were worsening, with 28% saying they were improving and 28% citing government as the top issue.

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Gallup reported the Economic Confidence Index rose to -31 in July from -38 in June.
The share rating the economy excellent or good rose to 22% in July, while rating it poor fell to 44%.
Republicans’ confidence index climbed to +41 in July while Democrats’ index slipped to -76.
In July, 67% said conditions were worsening, with 28% saying they were improving and 28% citing government as the top issue.