Wednesday, January 27, 2010

U.S. consumer confidence rose to 16-month high

Increased in January, optimism about the current economic situation in the United States led to the growth index of consumer confidence to record levels over the past 16 months.

The index of consumer confidence rose in January to a mark of 55.9 compared with 53.6 in December. Rate was at a record high in September 2008, and its growth continues for the third consecutive month.

Nevertheless, the index of consumer confidence in the U.S. is still at a very low level, considerably below the average value of 95.0.

Support the current situation index rose in January to 25.0 compared with 20.2 the previous month. Index of consumer expectations have increased from 75,9 to 76,5.

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