American consumers are becoming increasingly bullish on equities:
The perceived probability among US consumers that US stock prices will be higher 1-year from now increased +2.9 percentage points in June, to 40.9%, the highest since April 2021.
This is also the 3rd-highest reading since the 2020 pandemic recovery.
By age, consumers under 40 are the most optimistic, at 43.1%, the highest since May 2021.
This is followed by the 40-59 and over 59 age groups, both at 40.2%, the highest readings this year.
By income, the perceived probability of higher stock prices rose to 48.3% among those earning over $100,000, the highest since January 2025.
This compares with 38.6% among those earning $50,000-$100,000 and 33.6% among those earning under $50,000, both in-line with the average over the last 2 years.
High-income American consumers are historically bullish.