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Measure of US consumer confidence at six-year high

A measure of U.S. consumer confidence jumped to its highest level in almost six years in May, lifted by rising home prices and record stock market gains.

News Summary: US consumer confidence rises in May

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE: The Conference Board said Tuesday that its index of consumer confidence rose in May to 76.2.

News Summary: Stock market rally is revived

RALLY REVIVED: Stocks rebounded from a rare loss last week after encouraging news on consumer confidence and home prices.

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Tuesday

A rally that that brought the stock market to record highs this year came back to life after U.S. home prices rose the most in seven years and consumer confidence reached a five-year high.

US consumer confidence rises in May to 5-year high

The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, says its consumer confidence index rose in May to 76.2, the second straight increase.

Survey: German consumer confidence rises strongly

A survey is showing a significant rise in German consumer confidence as people's expectations for the economy and for their own income improve.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

A gauge of future economic activity rose more than analysts had expected, as did a measure of consumer confidence, adding to evidence that the economy is steadily recovering.

US consumer confidence up on better hiring outlook

The Conference Board, a New York-based private research group, says its consumer confidence index rose to 68.1 in April.

German consumer confidence rises; unemployment low

German consumer confidence rises; unemployment low

German consumer confidence edging higher

A survey has found that consumer confidence in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is edging higher as shoppers feel more optimistic about the country's future.

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