Econoday Report: RBC CASH Index 9, 2008

2008 U.S. Economic Events & Analysis

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RBC CASH Index

Definition
The RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index is a monthly national survey of consumer attitudes on the current and future state of local economies, personal financial situations, savings, and confidence to make large investments. The CASH Index is benchmarked against a baseline score of 100, assigned in January 2002 when the Index was introduced. Why Investors Care

Released on 10/9/08 For Oct 2008

Index Level
Actual	37.0
Previous	69.2

Highlights
The implosion of Wall Street and the spreading economic crisis have taken a heavy toll on consumers, driving their confidence back down after a brief rally the past two months. According to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index, consumer confidence dropped 32 points in October to a reading of 37.0. This was the largest single month decline in overall sentiment since the Index began in January 2002. September's upswing thanks to declining energy prices reversed itself just as quickly.

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