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Gain in U.S. Consumer Confidence Exceeds Forecasts: Economy
San Francisco Chronicle The improvement in sentiment may help sustain household purchases, which account for about 70 percent of the economy, into the new year. "A large part of the problem in the economy is one of confidence, and to the extent that sentiment begins improving … Consumer confidence surges in December as shoppers feel better about US economy Consumer confidence rises to near post-recession peak Consumer confidence perks up, house prices sag |