Consumer confidence in the U.S. has improved by much more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Wednesday.
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index jumped to 110.7 in December from a downwardly revised 101.0 in November.
Economists had expected the consumer confidence index to rise to 103.4 from the 102.0 originally reported for the previous month.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.