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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 27 > Consumer outlook up more than expected

Consumer outlook up more than expected


August 27, 2008

NEW YORK — Americans became more optimistic in the economy amid declining gas prices in August, marking the biggest jump in two years.

The Conference Board, a private research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 56.9, up from a revised 51.9 in July.....

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