Consumer confidence

2010-06-30T00:58:08Z

HLauer: Added some reference points for the consumer confidence index. It helps to have a little scale in light of the current economic crisis.

The '''consumer confidence''' index is a monthly survey of public attitudes toward the economy. It is compared to the optimism of the nation in 1985, which is given a score of 100. Hence a score below 100 means the public is less confident in the economy, and a score above 100 means the public is more confident. The highest ever recorded on the consumer confidence index was a 144.7 in January, 2000.<ref name="ccirecords">http://www.pollingreport.com/consumer.htm#Conference</ref> By contrast, the lowest every recorded on the consumer confidence index was a 25.3 in February, 2003.<ref name="ccirecords"/>

This monthly report is watched closely by stock market traders and politicians.
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Franken Syndrome

2010-06-29T16:33:19Z

HLauer:

'''Franken Syndrome''' takes its name from comedian [[Al Franken]]. Franken Syndrome is the mistaken belief by [[liberal]]s that success--however moderate--in another field qualifies them for public office. Examples included the aforementioned Al Franken, and actor Ronald Reagan.

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