The latest Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers showed consumer sentiment rose to 57.3 in March, up from 56.3 in February. The index of consumer future expectations also rose, jumping to 53.5 from 50.5 the previous month.
But Americans’ view of their present situation remained dim, with the index of economic conditions slipping to 63.3 in March from 65.5 in February. (Courtesy of Tire Review)