US DATA: IBD/TIPP Dec Economic Optimism slipped 0.9 pt, -1.9%, to 45.8.
Survey was conducted Nov 29 to Dec 4 on the heels of a bad employment
report and tax deal uncertainty. Index is “still wobbly” says IBD, as 8
demographic groups advanced but 13 declined. On components, The 6m econ
outlook -1.3 pts, Personal finances +0.1 pt, and Confidence in Federal
policies -1.5 pts.