NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. overall consumer confidence was unchanged in the week ended Feb. 3, according to the latest ABC News/Money Magazine poll.
The consumer comfort index came in at -12, the same level as the previous week.
According to the latest survey, 33% of respondents expressed confidence in the economy, down from 34% the week before. Also, 58% of those polled said their own finances were in good standing, unchanged from the prior week. In addition, 41% of respondents assessed the buying climate as good, up from 40% the week before.
The consumer comfort index was based on a random survey of 1,029 respondents nationwide ended Feb. 3. The index measures typical Americans' confidence in three areas: the national economy, their own finances, and their willingness to spend money, according to the report.
The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.