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Consumers are feeling optimistic about the economy, according to Bloomberg News. Last week, the consumer confidence level in the United States was the highest since July of 2012.

Decreasing unemployment along with increasing salaries might be lifting the mood, giving the spark the economy needed to increase spending. However, gas prices are still on the rise, and higher wages aren’t keeping up with inflation. Click here to learn more.

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