[Business Wire] – RIVERWOODS, Ill.—-More consumers feel the economy is getting better, but the number of consumers rating their personal finances as poor reached a six-month high in August according to the Discover U.S.

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Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM Flat in August

Americans calmed their nerves about the economy slightly in August, as a key measure of consumer morale made a surprising turn higher. The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 53.5 in August, from July’s upwardly revised level of 51.0, the Conference Board, a New York-based research group that compiles the index, said Tuesday.

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Consumer confidence rises in August

Americans calmed their nerves about the economy slightly in August, as a key measure of consumer morale made a surprising turn higher.

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Consumer confidence rises

Consumer spending rose in July, but Americans remain wary about the future of the economy. Personal spending rose by $44.1 billion last month, or 0.4%, after falling less than 0.1% in June.

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Consumer spending picks up

RIVERWOODS, Ill.—-Small business owners’ confidence in the economy soured significantly from July to August in the largest one-month decline since November 2009, according to the Discover® Small Business WatchSM.

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If you needed any more proof that the economy is slowing down, look no further than how well McDonald’s stock is doing.

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Big Mac attack: McDonald’s stock sizzles

In another ominous sign for the economy, the number of people falling behind on their mortgages for the first time is on the rise.

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Housing’s new nightmare

Treasury yields were mixed Friday, hovering near yearly lows hit earlier in the week, as stocks slipped and investors remained jittery about the economy.

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Treasury yields end rough week mixed

It’s been a dismal week for the economy all around, with an abundance of gloomy data pummeling recovery hopes. The oil market felt the brunt of the blows

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‘Historically bad week’ for oil

The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday offered economic projections that will inform lawmakers tackling one of the most controversial issues they face: how to balance the need to help the economy and curb U.S. debt.

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CBO offers mixed take on tax cuts, stimulus