Consumer Sentiment Hits Five-year High In November

Consumer Sentiment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in more than five years in November as consumers felt more optimistic about employment prospects and the outlook for the overall economy, a survey released on Friday showed.

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