Americans are more confident in the U.S. economy than at any point in the past five years, thanks to surging home values, a brighter job market and record-setting stock prices.
Americans seem to be more confident in the economy than they have been in the past few months. But that doesn't mean they're willing to spend more money.
Consumers in Jersey and across the country are starting to feel better about the economy. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index has risen to 73.7 this month, up from 55 at this same time last year.