Consumer confidence rose in May to the highest level since October 2007 as Americans became more upbeat about the prospects for employment. In Spain, bond yields shot up higher. full story ![]()

Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level in just over two years, on a surge in optimism about the economy.
abc.net.au (3 months and 5 days ago)
A gauge of consumer confidence jumps in February, led by brighter expectations, after dropping in the prior month, according to data released Tuesday.
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Treasurys edge up on Tuesday as data show a decline in U.S. consumer confidence and investors worry about developments in Cyprus once banks reopen later this week.
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U.S. stocks gained, following the biggest decline in benchmark indexes since November, amid better-than-estimated housing and consumer confidence data
northjersey.com (2 months and 23 days ago)
Filed under: EconomyEconomic readings are generally coming in weaker than expected, and you have to wonder how well the unemployment and payrolls report can come in this Friday. We have just seen a weaker-than-expected Chicago Purchasing Managers Index that went into recessionary territory. And now, a pleasant surprise. The broader-based consumer confidence report from the...
dailyfinance.com (19 days ago)

NEW YORK — Americans’ confidence in the economy rebounded in February, reversing three straight months of declines as shoppers began adjusting to a payroll tax hike last month. The New York-based Conference Board says Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index stands at 69.6, up from a revised 58.4 in January. Economists had expected 60.5, according to research firm FactSet....
time.com (2 months and 23 days ago)
Filed under: Global EconomyThe Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions for the first quarter of 2013, shows that there is no unanimity in confidence among people around the world. People who are unhappy are unhappy in countries where most experts would expect them to be unhappy. The same holds true for happier populations. In other words, the...
dailyfinance.com (18 days ago)

A leading measure of consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since December 2010.
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The name of the game in the world of recreational vehicle sales is consumer confidence.
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The New York-based Conference Board says Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index stands at 69.6, up from a revised 58.4 in January.
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