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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in October, improved in November. The Index now stands at 56.0 (1985=100), up from 40.9 in October. The Present Situation Index increased to 38.3 from 27.1. The Expectations Index rose to 67.8 from 50.0.

Consumers' appraisal of present-day conditions improved in November. Those stating business conditions are "good" increased to 13.3 percent from 11.2 percent, while those stating business conditions are "bad" declined to 38.2 percent from 43.7 percent. Consumers' appraisal of the labor market was also more upbeat. Those claiming jobs are "plentiful" increased to 5.8 percent from 3.6 percent, while those saying jobs are "hard to get" decreased to 42.1 percent from 46.9 percent.

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