The University of Michigan's preliminary report on consumer sentiment is set for releast at the top of the hour.
Economists estimate that the consumer sentiment index rose to 91.5 from 90, according to Bloomberg.
The prior release, for October, showed that consumer confidence was driven by low-income households, whose members were not as disturbed by the recent stock market volatility as those in high-income households.
It also noted that consumers were more optimistic about their financial prospects than at any time since 2007.
In a client preview, Barclays economists said strong car sales and the low level of jobless claims should lift sentiment.
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