Americans’ confidence in the economy rose to its highest level in more than five years, bolstered by a more optimistic outlook for hiring.
The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, says its consumer confidence index jumped to 81.4 in June from 74.3 in May. Last month’s figure was revised slightly downward from 76.2.
Economists polled by Reuters were expecting the Conference Board’s consumer confidence report to read 75.5 in June, down from 76.2 in May.
Consumers’ confidence in the economy is watched closely because their spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
via CNBC
This article is for general information purposes only. It is not investment advice or a solution to buy or sell securities. Opinions are the authors; not necessarily that of OANDA Corporation or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. Leveraged trading is high risk and not suitable for all. You could lose all of your deposited funds.