The Credit Union consumer sentiment index was one of the few voices to suggest earlier this year that the economy wasn't as robust as other higher profile surveys might have suggested.  It warned of consumers withholding their spending because they were still stuck with the aftereffects of Inflation.  This time, the survey is a bit more bullish about the beloved consumer.   However, it warns that spending power is not increasing in line with population growth. 

To take a look at the report findings Joe spoke to the renowned economist Austin Hughes compiles and edits the report for the Credit Unions.