US consumer sentiment rises in June

Dunya News

The final reading was the highest since January

NEW YORK (Reuters) U.S. consumer sentiment jumped in June, according to a survey released on Friday.

The University of Michigan s final June reading on the overall index on consumer sentiment came in at 96.1, up sharply from 90.7 in May. It was higher than the survey s preliminary reading of 94.6.

The final reading was the highest since January and topped the median forecast of 94.6 among economists polled by Reuters.