The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index gained 2.9 points, or 6.4% in April, posting a reading of 48.0 vs. 45.1 in March. The index is 3.1 points above its 12-month average of 44.9, 3.6 points above its reading of 44.4 in December 2007 when the economy entered the recession, and 1.3 points below its…

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US Consumer Confidence Brightens In April

The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index gained 2.9 points, or 6.4% in April, posting a reading of 48.0 vs. 45.1 in March. The index is 3.1 points above its 12-month average of 44.9, 3.6 points above its reading of 44.4 in December 2007 when the economy entered the recession, and 1.3 points below its…

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US Consumer Confidence Brightens In April