US DATA: Apr Conference Bd consumer confidence 65.4 vs 63.8 Mar, in
a slight rebound though it remains weak. Present situation 39.6 vs 37.5
in its 7th gain as short-term outlook improved, and Expectations 82.6 vs
81.3. Survey ended April 14. Buying plans rose for all items though
fewer expect to vacation, and 1y infl expectations eased to 6.3% vs
6.7%. More also expect int rates and stock prices to rise. Jobs
plentiful 5.2 vs 4.6, and Jobs Hard to Get 41.8 vs 44.4, so the
assessment of labor mkt improved, probably overwhelming fears brought
on by rising gasoline prices.
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