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Consumer confidence was little changed in January from its highest level since the start of 2004, showing Americans are still optimistic that fresh economic policies will spur growth.

Holiday shoppers abandoned their early reluctance and boosted spending as the season wore on, pushing U.S. sales to the biggest increase in more than a decade, according to research firm Customer Growth Partners.

The cost of living in the U.S. rose for a fourth straight month, adding to signs that inflation is approaching the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Consumer confidence jumped more than forecast this month as Americans expressed the sunniest picture of their financial situation in 11 years, extending a boost following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.

Household wealth in the United States accelerated in the third quarter, driven by higher financial assets and real estate values, figures from the Federal Reserve showed Dec. 8.

Consumer confidence improved during the week ended Dec. 3 as Americans felt the most optimistic about the U.S. economy since early last year, figures from the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index showed Dec. 8.

Personal spending increased at a more moderate pace in October after the biggest gain in five months, while faster income growth signaled demand will be sustained.

Consumer confidence rose more than previously reported to a six-month high in November, showing Americans became more optimistic about their finances and the economy after Donald Trump won the presidential election.

The cost of living in the United States rose for a third consecutive month, driven by fuel and housing and indicating that inflation is moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s goal.

Consumer confidence increased last week to the highest in more than two months as Americans were more upbeat about the economy than at any time since early 2016, figures from the weekly Bloomberg News Consumer Comfort Index showed Nov. 3.