I don't know a single person in my sphere who feels this way. I think the common sentiment is things will probably improve and the stock market is up. Would be curious to see how UoM did their polling. Does answering truthfully about the state of the stock market indicate that you think that the economy is doing better?
They may be confusing current state sentiments with possible future state expectations and those sentiments, should expectations be met.
I have people in my "sphere"[1] who definitely have positive "let the sanity begin" type responses when the economy is under discussion.
[1] I think I like that term and am referring to the body of people with whom I am familiar enough to speak about in this way. Certainly not for though. I am not doing that!
