Economic Optimism Slips Further: Gallup

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This is certainly in line with deterioration in recent Consumer Confidence/Sentiment Surveys, as well as a significant skid in Small Business Optimism:

http://www.gallup.com/content/default.asp?ci=10966

GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The percentage of Americans believing the economy is getting better stands at 44% today, down from 53% in mid-February, and lower still than the 66% recorded in early January. Americans' ratings of current economic conditions did not change between February and March, but are slightly lower than they were in mid-January.


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