Consumer confidence reaches eight-month high

Posted on 27 December 2011

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose again in December and now stands at 64.5, up from 55.2 in November and the highest since April.

Economists and other financial experts closely watch the index because consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.

“After two months of considerable gains, the Consumer Confidence Index is now back to levels seen last spring (April 2011),” Conference Board Consumer Research Center director Lynn Franco said in a statement. “Looking ahead, consumers are more optimistic that business conditions, employment prospects and their financial situations will continue to get better.”

The Present Situation Index increased to 46.7 from 38.3 and the Expectations Index rose to 76.4 from 66.4.

Click here for the full release and click here for a report by Reuters.

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1 Tuesday, 27 December 2011 18:12

By Butch

I remember last April, and don't think this is anything to brag about. Nor do I think that the up-tick in the sale of aluminum boats and the 50% drop in the value of high end boats last month are indicators that we're on the road to recovery.

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