February consumer sentiment remains at second-highest level since 2004

Consumer sentiment remained quite favorable in February, at its second highest level since 2004.

Consumers based their optimism on favorable assessments of jobs, wages, and higher after-tax pay.

Economic news heard by consumers continued to be dominated by the tax reform legislation and net job gains, which was untarnished by the consensus view that interest rates would increase and stock prices would remain volatile.

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