UMich Sentiment Soars As Economic Optimism Hits 14 Year High

A measure of consumer confidence rose in February to within a whisper of a postrecession high, reflecting a remarkably high level of optimism among Americans about their own finances and the U.S. economy nearly 11 years after the last recession......»»

The University of Michigan said the final reading of its consumer sentiment index in April was 97.2, down a touch from the 98.4 in reading in March......»»

The National Federation for Independent Business said its monthly optimism index ticked down in September after hitting its highest level ever in August......»»

"Vaccine deployment, economic reopening, stimulus, etc. are largely priced in," said BofA's equity strategists in a note on Monday. Lucas Jackson/Reuters Bank of America said bullishness in the stock market .....»»

Pressure is building in the markets for corn and other crops due to dry weather and rising demand. Corn prices have soared in 2021. MediaNews Gro.....»»

Taiwan's economic growth for fourth-quarter 2020 is estimated at 4.94%, the highest quarterly level since 2011 and 1.66pp higher than the 3.28% forecast in November 2020, according to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS)......»»

Shares of FuelCell Energy Inc. soared 19.8% on heavy volume toward a more than 2-year high in afternoon trading Wednesday, amid continued optimism surrounding COVID-19 aid deal Congress passed this week, which included provisions for.....»»

U.S. Treasury yields jump Wednesday as investors rushed to raise cash by selling liquid assets amid worries about the extra flood of debt government’s are issuing for fiscal stimulus packages to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic......»»

US Consumer Sentiment Soars Near 16 Year Highs (Before Virus Fears Rose) While expectations dipped from the preliminary data, overall UMich sentiment jumped to almost its highest s.....»»

U.S. stocks rose and the Nasdaq hit a record high on Monday, as a recent set of strong domestic economic data and largely upbeat fourth-quarter earnings tempered worries about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global growth......»»

Gold prices on Monday jump to a roughly six-year high as fears of the economic impact of a fast-moving viral outbreak hurt appetite for stocks and powers buying in assets perceived as havens......»»

Taiwan's economic growth rate, on-year growth in GDP, for the fourth quarter of 2019 is prelimina.....»»

Ocean shipping begins the year with unusually high optimism in the crude-tanker sector and very strong sentiment in the product-tanker and 0 read more.....»»

Consumer sentiment is closing 2019 at a two-year high according to research firm Morning Consult. How long can this go on?.....»»

Oil was little changed on Friday, steadying near three-month highs after new data showed U.S. crude inventories fell far more than expected, while upbeat economic data and optimism over a U.S.-China trade deal fueled a year-end stock market rally......»»

U.S. stock indexes were set to open at fresh record highs on Friday as optimism over U.S.-China trade relations and an improving global economy brightened investor sentiment going into the new year......»»

The S&P 500 hit a record high for a seventh straight session on Friday, as continued optimism on resolving the U.S.-China trade war and strength in domestic consumer spending lifted sentiment......»»

U.S. homebuilder sentiment advanced in December to the highest level since 1999 amid stronger sales and a surge in prospective buyer foot traffic......»»

U.S. homebuilder sentiment advanced in December to the highest level since 1999 amid stronger sales and a surge in prospective buyer foot traffic......»»

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