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CEO Confidence Continues To Improve

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2010, improved more in the first quarter of 2011.The figure now stands at 67, up from 62 last quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses).   "CEOs' confidence has improved, yet again, and expectations are that the economy will continue to expand in the coming months,” said Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.

Consumer Confidence Falls In September

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which improved in August, fell in September.The Index now stands at 48.5 (1985=100), down from 53.2 in August. The Present Situation Index decreased to 23.1 from 24.9. The Expectations Index declined to 65.4 from 72.0 last month."September's pull-back in confidence was due to less favorable business and labor market conditions, coupled with a more pessimistic short-term outlook,” said Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.

Consumer Confidence Falls In July

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index which declined in June, fell further in July.The Index now stands at 50.4 (1985=100), down from 54.3 in June. The Present Situation Index decreased to 26.1 from 26.8. The Expectations Index declined to 66.6 from 72.7 last month."Consumer confidence faded further in July as consumers continue to grow increasingly more pessimistic about the short-term outlook," said Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center.