Question :
I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.
II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.
1. downtrodden environment
2. vulnerable, situation
3. regular, placid
4. upbeat, conditions
5. optimism, excellent
Answer :
4 - upbeat, conditions
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