Feeling good? Consumer confidence took a huge jump this month, hitting a 6 year high! Woohoo! Let’s buy tacos and jetskis and footballs!

What’s the cause for the jump? “An improvement in business conditions and the job market has lifted consumers’ spirits in July,” said Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center, in a press release.

Do you feel more confident that you did last month? We feel the about the same.

Consumer Confidence At 6 Year High [Reuters]
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