The Ohio Consumer Confidence Index set an all time high of 106.1 in February, rising from its January level of 100.4. The index was first computed in November 1996.
Consumers are focused on the solid gains of the U.S. economy.
The index is compiled monthly by Ohio State's Survey Research Unit. Scores above 100 indicate consumers are very positive about the economy. While the numbers show Ohioans are very satisfied, the Ohio index still lags somewhat behind a national consumer confidence index compiled by the University of Michigan. The index measures consumers' assessments of their current financial condition and their expectations for the future economy. The consumer expectations index rose about 3 percentage points.