Discover spending monitor up 2

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose for the second straight month, climbing two points in September to 89 (based out of 100).

The rise in the Monitor's index is mostly attributed to improved economic sentiment in September. In all, 33 percent of U.S. consumers feel economic conditions are improving, a Monitor high and a 2-point increase from August. In September, consumers felt a little better about their personal finances as well.

Thirty-three percent rated their finances as good, or excellent, the highest in four months and up a point from August.