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The Dow breaking above 11,000 might be a nice holiday present for the U.S. economy in that it should boost the confidence of both consumers and businesses and lay the basis for a livelier-than-expected 2006.

Improving present-day conditions continue to boost consumers' spirits. Recent improvement in the labor market have been a major driver behind the rise in confidence in early 2006. Looking ahead, consumers are not as pessimistic as they were last month.

While the Index remains below its pre-Katrina levels, the shock of the hurricanes and subsequent leap in gas prices has begun wearing off just in time for the holiday season. Despite this latest boost in confidence, holiday spending will be driven by the bargains consumers have come to expect.

Despite this latest boost in confidence, holiday spending will be driven by the bargains consumers have come to expect,

Despite this latest boost in confidence, holiday spending will be driven by the bargains consumers have come to expect.

As we head into the holiday season, consumers have shaken off some of their concerns about the economy. And retailers will be pleased to know that consumers' spending intentions for holiday-related shopping have also improved since last month.

Richard Jenkins

This month's gain in Consumer Confidence has pushed the Index to a near four-year high (May 2002, 110.3). The improvement in consumers' assessment of present-day conditions is yet another sign that the economy gained steam in early 2006. Consumer expectations, while improved, remain subdued and still suggest a cooling in activity in the latter half of this year.

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Bradley J. Wechsler

The record-breaking box office performance of this incredible film was made possible by Warner Bros. Pictures' vision to package a new holiday classic with an unparalleled cinematic experience. IMAX theatres are top of mind for consumers this holiday season and we are confident that 'The Polar Express' will continue to draw record crowds and generate incremental revenue for exhibitors and Warner Bros. Pictures well into 2006 and beyond.

Bradley J. Wechsler

The resiliency of the economy, recent declines in prices at the pump, and job growth have consumers feeling more confident at year-end than they felt at the start of 2005. Even though all of the improvement over the past twelve months has been in consumers' assessment of current conditions, and expectations remain below earlier levels, consumers are confident that the economy will continue to expand in 2006.

The improvement in consumers' assessment of present-day conditions is yet another sign that the economy gained steam in early 2006. Consumer expectations, while improved, remain subdued and still suggest a cooling in activity in the latter half of this year.

The resiliency of the economy, recent declines in prices at the pump, and job growth have consumers feeling more confident at year-end than they felt at the start of 2005. Consumers are confident that the economy will continue to expand in 2006.

Consumers won't have to wait until the last minute to get the best deals this year because retailers are expected to be aggressive in their pricing strategies throughout the entire holiday season, ... Stores are planning for holiday sales and promotions, so discounted prices won't have a negative effect on profits.

The Present Situation Index continues to hold steady at a four-and-a-half year high (August 2001, 144.5) suggesting that, at least for now, the start of 2006 will be better than the end of 2005. However, consumers are growing increasingly concerned about the short-term health of the economy and, in turn, about job prospects. The Expectations Index is now at its lowest level in three years (March 2003, 61.4), excluding the two months following Hurricane Katrina. If expectations continue to lose ground, the outlook for the remainder of 2006 could deteriorate.

I think that this is a huge confidence boost. We weren't at the level we are now (the first time UND played Wisconsin). We've come a long way. To play them the way we did, it gives us a nice boost. We've been working hard and playing well the last few weeks and I think this adds to it.

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