The index of consumer optimism has risen in early December

In early December, the index of consumer optimism in the U.S. rose against the backdrop of stabilizing labor market and the beginning of the season due to Christmas sales.

According to the Reuters / University of Michigan (The Reuters / University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers), the preliminary index of consumer optimism in early December, rose to 73.4 units, but was lower than the September figure.

Nevertheless, it was higher than in November, when the index of consumer optimism was 67.4 units. The December figure was also higher than forecast, economists surveyed by Reuters, who felt that he should make 68,5 items.