US consumer sentiment slips in February on icy weather
By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press
Feb 27, 2015 9:13 AM CST
In this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 photo, shoppers walk along the retail, dining and entertainment area of the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. The University of Michigan issues its monthly index of consumer sentiment for February on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)   (Associated Press)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harsh winter weather left U.S. consumers feeling a bit less confident this month, the University of Michigan says. But confidence levels still remain at the highest level in eight years.

The University of Michigan says its index of consumer sentiment slid to 95.4 in February from an 11-year high of 98.1 in January.

Earlier this week, the Conference Board, a business research group, said that its consumer confidence index fell a bit this month but remained at the highest levels since before the Great Recession began in late 2007.