In May, people in the US felt more positive about the economy after five months of feeling less positive. The index went up to 98 from 85.7 in April, which was the lowest point since the pandemic started. This change might be because people are less worried about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the economy. However, people's hopes for their future money, businesses, and jobs are still low. This could mean a difficult economic time is coming soon. The Labor Department said that 177,000 jobs were added in April, which helped people feel more confident. 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.