In another bit of positive news for the economy, the U of Mich consumer confidence survey that I’ve posted on here frequently has risen yet again in June to 70.8, up from 68.7 the previous month. Read the full story here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE55P3J820090626?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE55P32N20090626?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

I’ve been very busy with my company, but wanted to scrape up a few stories that are supporting our comeback.  I think it is apparent to most by now that we are either at the bottom of the recession, near it, or even creeping very slowly out of it.  This lends a little ease to consumer’s mindset and allows them to contribute to our comeback.

Bright Spots On Housing Horizon (thanks to Rich Roedger for this contribution)

Orders for Big Ticket Items Surge

U.S. Recession To Bottom Out This Year

My Twitter Search Results for “Positive Economic News” (caveat, I do not review all these entries and can not speak for the veracity or sources)

Now, back to family vacation in Tampa…Have a positive week.  We’re on our way back.

Tried something new this morning.  Using Twitter’s search engine www.search.twitter.com I came up with plenty of recent posts to positive economic news.  I can’t speak for the veracity of all of them, because I can’t edit out less than desireable results, but there’s the link:

Positive Economic News On Twitter

Read the full story here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE5530T620090604?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Excerpt:

By Emily Kaiser and Mark Felsenthal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sounded a cautiously upbeat note on the U.S. economy on Wednesday but warned that corralling government debt was vital to ensuring the nation’s long-term health.

Read full story:

http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSTRE5523SI20090603?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews