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    Consumer Confidence Rebounds Following Government Shutdown

    Written by Peter Wright


    Consumer confidence rebounded in February as the negative effect of the government shutdown receded.  

    The Conference Board measure of consumer confidence declined each month November through January and surged in February. It appears that the shutdown had a major effect on consumers’ expectations, but not so much on their perception of the present situation.

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