Consumer confidence has fought back...

Consumer confidence has fought back from the dejection that enveloped the nation following the conclusions of Sept. 11. The colloquy Board's Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose by means of a strong 10.4 percent during the final month of 2001 following soak losses during both September and October and a marginal 05 percent decline in November. The CCI had fallen for five consecutive month before December's vaunt back.

In reviewing rejoinders to the variety of examine questions that comprise the composite CCI measure, interview Board analysts said that the deterioration in economic