Economics

Measures of Economic Optimism Are Shooting Up All Over the Place After Trump's Win

A morning in America moment?

Surprise! Trump May Be Great for Business

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It feels like another 'Morning in America' moment — the animal spirits are just waking up.

Following the election, a number of indexes that track confidence have jumped, with respondents citing the potential for deregulation and tax cuts once President-elect Donald Trump takes office as the cause of their increased confidence.