The Rasmussen Consumer Index, which measures the economic confidence of consumers on a daily basis, fell two points on Saturday to 76.3. The index is up slighlty from a week ago, but it is down four points from its level one month ago. Consumer confidence is up 16 points from the beginning of the year.

Nationally, 29% say the U.S. economy is getting better these days, while the plurality (48%) say it is getting worse. Just 23% of Republicans feel that the U.S. economy is getting better these days compared to 42% of Democrats who feel the same. A majority of Republicans (56%) and unaffiliated voters (60%) say the U.S. economy is getting worse these days.

The Rasmussen Investor Index, which measures the economic confidence of investors on a daily basis, rose two points on Saturday. At 87.7, it is up five points from last week but it is down four points from a month ago. Still, investor confidence is up 25 points from the start of 2009.

Among investors, 29% say the U.S. economy is getting better these days. Meanwhile, 48% say it is getting worse.

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Most voters favor the extension of unemployment benefits signed by the president on Friday. As for the first-time home buyers tax credit, most like that idea until they learn how much it costs.

The Rasmussen Consumer Index and Investor Indexes are derived from nightly telephone surveys of 500 adults and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. The baseline for the Index was established at 100.0 in October 2001. Readings above 100.0 indicate that confidence is higher than in the baseline month. Detailed supplemental information is available for Premium Members. Historical data for the Consumer and Investor indexes as well as attitudes about the economy and personal finances are also available to Premium Members.

The Rasmussen Consumer Index reached its highest level ever at 127.0 on January 6, 2004. The all-time low was reached on March 10, 2009 at 54.7.

The Rasmussen Investor Index reached its highest level ever at 150.9 on January 7, 2004. The lowest level ever measured was 52.5 on March 9, 2009.

The baseline for the Rasmussen Consumer Index was established at 100.0 in October 2001. At 76.3, overall levels of economic confidence are significantly lower today than they were in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks