[whitedog57]

Good point by this economist. Most economic data stinks and mortgage rates (thanks to The Fed and Europe) are at all time lows. Maybe The Fed is responsible for the rise in consumer confidence.

[mountainlion]

Does the QE spending give us false economic estimates?

[Starboard]

Seriously, as real GDP growth hovers barely above 1% and the crash in durable goods orders, this is a surprise.
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A lot of suspicious economic numbers coming out just one month before the election. Isn’t it curious how they all magically work to the benefit of the Dems?

[albionin]

I don’t believe this but I wish it were true. Our e-commerce business is growing despite the economy but we feel as if there is a boulder about to drop on our heads at any moment. Means a lot of sleepless nights.

[conservative sympathizer]

As Romeny’s chances increase, so does economic optimism.

[Oldpuppymax]

Go Bucks! And don’t be surprised to find some extraordinarily good economic news and numbers mysteriously cropping up over the next few weeks. After all, unemployment suddenly dropped below 8%, even though the facts don’t support the numbers!

[jmaroneps37]

If there is any improvement in this measurement it is because of people’s optimism as they look past Obama to a Romney administration.