The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading national poll on consumer confidence, today revealed that economic optimism rose a cautious 0.2% in June after last month's 12.2% drop. This month's reading of 41.7 was up overall from May's 41.6. The index has now been in negative territory for 22 consecutive months. A reading above 50.0 signals optimism and below 50.0 indicates pessimism on IBD/TIPP indexes. The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index has established a strong track record of foreshadowing the confidence indicators issued later each month by the University of Michigan and The Conference Board.