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US Consumer Confidence Rises

Consumer confidence, which is a key driver of U.S. economic growth, improved in December, according to two studies published Tuesday. The Conference Board's closely-watched survey shows more consumers have a favorable view of current economic conditions and fewer say the business climate is bad. A separate survey by Gallup questioned more than 2500 consumers and found the most confidence in economic conditions since 2008. The improved outlook follows a series of mostly upbeat...

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