David Gaffen; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli

Articles by David Gaffen; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli

U.S. consumer confidence hits nearly seven-year high in August

U.S. consumer confidence rose in August to its highest level since October 2007 on improved feelings about the current state of the economy, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.

Aug 26, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

U.S. consumer confidence hits nearly seven-year high in August

From Big Lots To Empty Lots: Retailer Announces 'Going Out Of Business' Sales Amid Bankruptcy Woes

After Amazon, Starbucks Baristas Strike Just As Holiday Rush Begins

The Fall Of Assad And The Disruption Of The Captagon Trade

Trump Warns Europe: Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas or Face Tariffs

Government Shutdown Looms: Will You Still Get Your Social Security Benefits?

Trump Warns Europe: Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas or Face Tariffs

The Fall Of Assad And The Disruption Of The Captagon Trade

Ajman, Ireland Discuss Boosting Economic Ties, Investment Opportunities

Government Shutdown Looms: Will You Still Get Your Social Security Benefits?

After Amazon, Starbucks Baristas Strike Just As Holiday Rush Begins

Craig Wright Is Still Wrong: UK Judge Finds Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Nakamoto In Contempt Of Court