Investor Sentiment Some people believe that following the European Consumer Confidence Index (see chart below) allows you to predict future market movements. What is the Consumer Confidence Index intended to capture? How might it be useful in technical analysis? Look at the stock market indices of any European country. Do you think it is a good indicator? Explain.

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