is another piece of evidence suggesting that the economy accelerated in May. Confidence rose for the first time in four months, defying expectations for another decline, according to the report released Tuesday.labor market strength bolstered consumers’ overall assessment of current conditions
“Compared to last month, confidence improved among consumers of all age groups. In terms of income, those making over $100K expressed the largest rise in confidence. On a six-month moving average basis, confidence continued to be highest among the youngest and wealthiest consumers,” Peterson reports.This comes on the heels of last week’s flash purchasing managers indexes from S&P Global showing. According to the surveys, business activity accelerated to its fastest pace in two years in May.
The data on initial claims for jobless benefits are telling the same story. Claims spiked to 232,000 in the week ended May 4, but this was largely due to some unresolved seasonality around school spring breaks. Since then, claims have been falling, to 223,000 in the following week and 215,000 last week.after a short period of relative sluggishness in March and April.
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