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Bloomberg U.S. Consumer Sentiment Climbs Toward ’08 Levels By Timothy R. Homan - 2012.02.28 01:28 PM Consumer-confidence measures are climbing out of the depths reached during the last recession as employers step up hiring and stocks rally, signaling Americans may be poised to increase spending.

New-Home Sales in U.S. Declined in July to the Lowest Level in Five Months By Timothy R. Homan - Aug 23, 2011 06:50 AM Sales of new U.S. homes declined more than projected in July to the lowest level in five months, indicating the industry is struggling to stabilize two years into the economic recovery.