US DATA: Jan Conf Bd Consumer Confidence 61.1 vs 64.8 in Dec, an
unexpected drop after two gains. Present Situation 38.4 vs 46.5 as jobs
and income outlook worsened. Expectations 76.2 vs 77.0. Jobs Hard to Get
43.5 vs 41.6, Jobs Plentiful 6.1 vs 6.6. Buying plans fell for autos,
homes and appliances. 1y inflation expectation 5.5%. Confidence fell
across most age groups (exception was 55+) and income groups (exception
was $25-35k income). By region, decline was in South-middle of USA.