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The Regional Economic Sentiment Index, drawn from the Invest: Business Sentiment Survey, tracks perceptions of economic strength across 20 U.S. metro areas. The index is based on a standardized question posed to senior executives and public officials featured in Invest: reports, asking them to rate the strength of their regional economy on a scale of 1 to 5.
From October 2023 through March 2025, sentiment held steady, with monthly averages ranging from 4.0 to 4.2. A sharp uptick in January 2025 coincided with the inauguration of former President Donald Trump to a second term. The rise in confidence likely reflected optimism around anticipated policy shifts, which were met with cautious approval among regional business leaders. Look to our Q2 report, coming soon, for insights into how the latest macro developments have impacted sentiment since the first quarter.
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