Consumer confidence rose by 2.2 points to 91.2 in February, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on the labor market, according to the Conference Board. While a higher percentage of Americans view jobs as plentiful, concerns about inflation and high costs persist, with short-term expectations remaining below recessionary levels. Plans to purchase big-ticket items increased, but home-buying expectations showed little change amid a sluggish housing market.
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