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Consumer Confidence Shows Modest Resilience as Caution Persists

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 1 May 16:45 PDT
Consumer Confidence Index © Conference Board

Consumer confidence surprised to the upside in April, offering a modest signal of resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index increased to 92.8, modestly above March's upwardly revised 92.2 reading, marking a second consecutive monthly gain and exceeding expectations for a decline.

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