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US consumer confidence hits highest since August

By Martin Crutsinger
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US consumer confidence hits highest since August

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence has risen to its highest point since August on the strength of a brighter view of the job market and business conditions.

The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday its consumer confidence index rose to 80.7 this month from a December reading of 77.5. It was the second consecutive strong gain.

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