Utah consumer index hits all-time high

SALT LAKE CITY — Consumers in the Beehive State are historically optimistic about the state's economic fortunes, according to a new survey.The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index climbed 11.6 points to register at 129.5 in March, the highest level ever achieved by the index. Nationally, the Consumer Confidence Index declined 2.3 points to register at 127.7 for the month — still 2.8 points higher than at this same time last year, the report states."One thing we noticed in the surv