rtokens: Reaser said strong consumer confidence coupled with relatively lean inventories were providing manufacturers with a reason to gear up production .
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tokens: The University of Michigan 's August index of consumer sentiment , made available on Friday to paying subscribers , rose to 95.3 from 94.7 in July .
ltokens: While July consumer spending rose only slightly , there were ample indications that consumers remained confident .