The Consumer Confidence Index jumped far higher than expected in January, and that could have big implications, both for retailers and for your wallet. Here's what you need to know. Continue reading What a Climbing Consumer Confidence Index Means for You What a Climbing Consumer Confidence Index Means for You originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Retail , Market News Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments