Positive Signs in the U.S

Trade Deficit Declines in October

Total October exports of $158.7 billion and imports of $197.4 billion resulted in a goods and services deficit of $38.7 billion, down from $44.6 billion in September, revised. October exports were $4.9 billion more than

September exports of $153.8 billion. October imports were $0.9 billion less than September imports of $198.4 billion.

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Consumer Sentiment increases in December

The preliminary Reuters / University of Michigan consumer sentiment index increased to 74.2 in December from 71.6 in November.

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