Consumer confidence data from The Conference Board

  • Prior was 127.7
  • Present situation 159.6 vs 159.9 prior (revised to 158.1)
  • Expectations 108.1 vs 106.2 prior
  • 1-year inflation expectations 4.7% vs 4.6% prior
  • Jobs hard to get 15.2 vs 14.9 prior

Economic data hasn't been great in Q1 but there is no sign of worry from consumers. The US dollar edged a bit higher against the yen after the data.