Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:51:25 GMT
US consumer confidence surges to a four year record high
The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort index advanced from minus 38.8 in previous period to minus 36.7 last week as Americans became more optimistic about country's economic outlook and increased their spending. The latest confidence reading is the best figure in four years. US consumers are feeling more certain about their personal income, suggested Joe Brusuelas, Bloomberg LP's senior economist.