Consumer Confidence Numbers Split In December, But Average For 2018 Highest Since 2000

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index ticked up in the final December reading to 98.3, up 0.8 point from November. But The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 8.3 points to 128.1 in December, though it remains at high historical levels. It hit its highest point since 2000 in October at 137.9. The UM…