Consumer sentiment hits highest level since 2018 despite coronavirus outbreak

American consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy this month despite a deadly viral outbreak.
The University of Michigan said Friday its key measure of consumer sentiment jumped to 100.9 in early February.
That was near the peak of the expansion and the highest level since March 2018. Economists expected a reading of 99.5. 
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American consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy this month despite a deadly viral o