The rebound in the Conference Board measure of consumer confidence to a six-year high of 82.3 in March, from 78.3, reflects mainly a reversal of the weather effects from a month ago. With equity prices close to record highs and labour market conditions strengthening, confidence could climb further in the coming months.
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