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U.S. consumer confidence hovers near six-year low, according to RBC CASH Index

December figures

http://www.rbc.com/newsroom/2008/1211-cash-december.html

'NEW YORK, December 11, 2008 — Consumer sentiment plunged to a near all-time low as Americans continued to be bombarded with bleak economic news, according to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index. The survey found that, while consumer attitudes regarding investing show signs of stabilizing, Americans' confidence in their future personal financial conditions, current conditions and the jobs market continue to erode. As a result, the overall RBC CASH Index stands at 15.3 for December, 19.4 points below November's 34.7 level, and nearly in line with the all-time low of 14.6 reached in July 2008.'


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