The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.4% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to preliminary results for the month. The December figure was up 6.2% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index rose 21.6% from the month prior, landing at 77.7, while the consumer expectations index fell 6.9% to 71.6.
Beige Book: Little change in economic activity
Most of the 12 Federal Reserve districts reported relatively little change in economic activity since September, according to the Fed's Beige Book report.