http://money.cnn.com/2006/10/31/news/economy/confidence/index.htm?eref=money_topstories
Boo! Confidence posts surprise drop
Decline in gas prices not enough to boost sentiment; forecasts were
for an increase.
By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer
October 31 2006
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) --
Lower energy prices and record highs for blue chip stocks weren't
enough to lift consumer confidence in October, a business research
group reported Tuesday.
The Conference Board said its index of consumer confidence index fell
to 105.4 from a revised 105.9 in September.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/31/AR2006103100936.html
Consumer Confidence At a New High Since 2004
By Jon Cohen
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Spurred in part by lower gas prices and higher stock prices, consumer
confidence has surged recently and is now at its best level in nearly
three years.
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Up or down, your choice.
Harry
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