Ipsos’ latest issues index tracking public concern on the economy, to be released this morning, will show that the public’s level of “economic optimism” is lower than it was during the financial crash, according to POLITICO sources

The Ipsos issues index indicating public economic optimism is set to reveal a concerning sentiment, reported to be lower than during the financial crisis. This data could signal a significant shift in consumer confidence, impacting retail spending and influencing central bank policy decisions as they assess the growth-inflation balance. Expect heightened market sensitivity to these findings, particularly regarding risk sentiment and potential implications for monetary policy.