The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which has declined for five straight months, rebounded in November. The Index now
stands at 84.1, up from 79.6 in October. The Expectations Index rose to 88.4 from 81.1.
Consumers' expectations improved over last month's readings. Those anticipating an improvement in business conditions in the next six months rose slightly to 19.9 percent from 19.3 percent. Those expecting conditions
to deteriorate fell to 11.4 percent from 14.3 percent.