2007 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 8/10/07 For Aug 2007
Index Level
 Actual 89.3  
 Previous 76.1  

Highlights
The RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index jumped to 89.3 from July's 76.1. The index measures the attitudes of 1,003 people earlier this week. The improvement came in spite of volatile stock markets and concerns about credit. The overall increase in consumer confidence reflects gains across all facets of consumer sentiment including current conditions, expectations for the future, investing and job security.

2007 Release Schedule
Released On: 1/12 2/9 3/9 4/6 5/11 6/8 7/13 8/10 9/14 10/5 11/9 12/7
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