WASHINGTON — Americans were a bit less confident about this economy this month than they were in November, but their spirits remained high overall during the holiday shopping season. The Conference Board said Wednesday that its consumer confidence index dipped ...

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An improving job market drove U.S. consumer confidence higher this month after a dip in February, a promising sign for the economy as it heads into spring.

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U.S. consumer sentiment ticked up in August, driven by greater optimism about jobs, rising incomes, and increasing wealth. Yet the increase largely occurred among higher-income groups.

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U.S. consumer confidence this month reached its highest point in nearly seven years, boosted by strong job gains.

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A measure of U.S. consumer confidence slipped in July although it remained at levels signaling further gains in consumer spending.

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U.S. economic growth this year will likely be at the weakest pace since the Great Recession ended, the International Monetary Fund said, mostly because of a sharp, weather-related contraction in the first quarter.

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Strong job growth lifted U.S. consumer confidence this month, as Americans looked past the economy's dismal first-quarter performance.

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U.S. consumer confidence fell in April over concerns about hiring and business conditions, even though many people foresee a strengthening economy in the months ahead.

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U.S. consumer confidence has rebounded to the highest reading in six years, providing a further sign that the economy's prospects should brighten with warmer weather.

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U.S. consumer confidence fell slightly in February over concerns about the near-term outlook for business conditions and jobs.

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