Consumer confidence data from The Conference Board
- Prior was 129.2
- Estimates ranged from 125.0 to 138.1
- Present situation 175.2 vs 168.3 prior
- Expectations 106.6 vs 103.0 prior
- Jobs hard-to-get index at lowest since Sept 2000
The trade war isn't worrying US consumers. This is the best number since November.
Tensions between the US and China are real but for most people what matters is the job and their home. Mortgage rates are lower and jobs are plentiful.
