The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.1% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to final results for the month. The December figure was up 6.2% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index rose 17.5% from the month prior, landing at 75.1, while the consumer expectations index declined 4.7% to 73.3.
Trump declines to sign housing bill into law
President Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill into law, saying lawmakers should first pass an unrelated elections bill.









