In May, people in the US felt more positive about the economy, after five months of feeling less positive, according to the Conference Board. The index went up to 98 from 85.7 in April, which was the lowest point since the pandemic began. This change seems to be because people are less worried about the effects of President Trump's tariffs. However, people's hopes for their income, businesses, and jobs in the near future are still low. This could mean that a recession is coming. The Labor Department reported that 177,000 new jobs were created in April, which helped people feel better. But, worries about tariffs and rising prices were still strong in the survey. Despite these worries, some people said they plan to spend more money on homes, cars, and holidays.