American consumers, including Democrats and Republicans, are feeling better about the U.S. economy, the University of Michigan's consumer survey showed on Friday, in what could be welcome news for President Joe Biden who has struggled to convince voters that he is best equipped to manage the economy heading into the presidential election in 2024. Consumer sentiment jumped 13 percent in January to its highest level since July 2021. The feeling of confidence about the economy cut across age, income, education, geography and even political affiliation. Democrats and Republicans showed their most favorable readings since the summer of 2021, according to...