prior 2016 election oct 16 consumer confidence measure university michigan index 87.2 today confidence rat 101.1 stun 15.9 increase similarly consumer expectations index 76.8 october 2016 stand 91.3 increase 18.9 conservative treehousebusiness insider us consumers optimistic economy since start 2004 accord survey conduct university michigan.the consumer-sentiment index register preliminary october read 101.1 monthly report show friday.the data suggest consumer spend likely continue support economy least mid-2018 time economic expansion would become second-longest since 19th century us economic growth second quarter rise two-year high strong consumer business spend late-september report showed.the surge optimism reflect unmistakable sense among consumers economic prospect good could expect say richard curtin chief economist survey good get outlook support moderation expect pace growth personal finance overall economy accompany grow sense even moderation would still mean continuation good economic time boom consumer confidence soar level americans see since another republican president…media silent