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Consumer confidence rises to 91.7 in October
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index rose 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, above forecasts, according to IJR.[4] Bloomberg reported it was the first increase in four months, driven by brighter views of the job market and business conditions.[1] The Hill reported the index rose from 84.2 in September, a figure the Conference Board revised upward from 81.9.[2]
Breitbart reported views of business conditions and the labor market improved in October.[3] IJR reported retail gasoline prices declined.[4] The Right Scoop reported expectations had been for the index to fall to around 81, and that President Trump was pleased with the result.[5]
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