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Consumer confidence soars in April

by Pat Coate | April 28, 2009
"It looks like the worst is behind us, but clearly we are not out of the woods."
- Lynn Franco, CBC Research Center director

Hopeful signs that the worst may be over for the economy boosted Americans' moods in April, sending a closely watched barometer of sentiment to the highest level since November.

Some encouraging news in areas like retail sales and housing have helped fuel a recent stock rally.

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