US DATA: Sept IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism +13.6%, to 51.8, a 20-mo
high and vs 45.6 Aug, possibly a post-political convention bounce. Poll
was conducted Sept 4-9. All components were up, led by +24% in 6mo econ
outlook and +13.4% in Confidence in Fed’l Policies. Text: “Democrats’
upbeat sentiment after the convention and recent stock market gains
contribute to the optimism. Still, according to our survey, two-thirds
think that high gasoline prices are really hurting them financially and
26% of households have at least one member of their household unemployed
and looking for employment.”