U.S. consumer confidence rose in October
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumer confidence rebounded strongly in October, as solid job gains raised expectations for economic growth.
The Conference Board says that its confidence index climbed to 94.5, reversing a dip to 89 in September from a nearly seven-year high of 93.4 in August.
Over the past month, more Americans have become optimistic about job growth and their own earning potential, the Conference Board says.
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