Positive Job And Income Prospects, And Lower Gas Prices, Push Consumer Confidence Higher

The Conference Board’s Index of Consumer Confidence rebounded to 135.7 in July, up from 124.3 in June, as worries about the effects of tariffs dissipated and consumer’s outlook for jobs, income and personal finances improved. It was the highest reading for the index this year. Conference Board: Consumer Confidence July 2019    The less volatile…