Consumer Confidence Steadies: Up from the Fall, but Far From Robust TOPICS:Siena Poll Posted By: Siena College Research Institute April 1, 2009 Consumer Confidence Steadies: Up from the Fall, but Far From Robust Gas and Food Prices Continue to Hit Upstaters, Low Income and Women Hardest Spring Welcomes Mild Increase in Buying Plans for Home Improvements and Furniture Summary trends Press_release Gas and Food Buying Plans