Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:24:34 GMT
CB consumer sentiment rose in the US in February
Consumer confidence in the US improved essentially much more than projected in February, hitting 12-month high. The consumer confidence index measured by the Conference Board advanced 9.3 points, approaching 70.8 this month as compared to 61.5 in the preceding month. Experts projected the index to gain 1.5 points, hitting 63.0 in February.