US DATA: Oct Conf Bd consumer confidence 72.2 vs 68.4r Sept.
Present Situation 56.2 vs 48.7 on improved jobs and finances (higher
stock mkt outlook). Expectations 82.9 vs 81.5. Jobs Plentiful 10.3 vs
81, Jobs Hard to Get 39.4 vs 40.7. Buying plans increased for autos and
vacations, fell for homes and appliances. 1y infl expected at 5.9%.
Improvement was across ages and most earnings, but $15-25k income group
lagged; North and West lagged in confidence.
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