Consumer confidence improved during the week ended Dec. 3 as Americans felt the most optimistic about the U.S. economy since early last year, figures from the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index showed Dec. 8.

Personal spending increased at a more moderate pace in October after the biggest gain in five months, while faster income growth signaled demand will be sustained.

Consumer confidence rose more than previously reported to a six-month high in November, showing Americans became more optimistic about their finances and the economy after Donald Trump won the presidential election.

The cost of living in the United States rose for a third consecutive month, driven by fuel and housing and indicating that inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Consumer confidence increased last week to the highest in more than two months as Americans were more upbeat about the economy than at any time since early 2016, figures from the weekly Bloomberg News Consumer Comfort Index showed Nov. 3.

Consumer purchases climbed in September by the most in three months as incomes grew, signaling momentum in the biggest part of the U.S. economy.

Consumer confidence dropped more than previously reported to match the lowest level since 2014, with Americans less upbeat about both current and future conditions in the weeks before the presidential election.

Consumer sentiment climbed during the week of Oct. 17 by the most since January 2015 on one of the biggest gains ever recorded for Americans’ attitudes about the economy, according to figures from the Bloomberg News Consumer Comfort Index released Oct. 27.

The cost of living in the United States rose at the fastest pace in five months on energy and shelter prices, a sign inflation is getting closer to the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Consumer confidence unexpectedly fell to a one-year low in October as Americans soured on the outlook for the economy amid a contentious presidential election campaign.