Consumer confidence surges to 15-week high

THE ANZ/Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence index rose 5.1 per cent last week, hitting a 15-week high.

CONSUMER confidence has climbed to a 15-week high, supported by the change of prime minister, a local share market recovery and stronger Australian dollar.

THE ANZ/Roy Morgan weekly consumer confidence index rose 5.1 per cent in the first full week of October, more than reversing the falls of the previous two weeks.