The Consumer Confidence Index increased to 65.4 (1985=100) in April after decreasing to 63.8 in March from 72.0 in February. The index was expected to increase with the consensus at 64.4. The Present Situation Index increased to 36.9 from 37.5. The Expectations Index increased to 82.6 from 81.3 in March. Consumers’ short-term outlook, which had soured in March, improved moderately in April.
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Durable Orders (04/27 at 8:30 AM EST)
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FOMC Policy Statement (04/27 at 2:15 PM EST)
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Crude Inventories (04/27 at 10:30 AM EST)
FOMC Policy Statement (04/27 at 2:15 PM EST)
Initial Claims (04/28 at 8:30 AM EST)
