President Trump on Wednesday boasted that U.S. consumer confidence has hit an 18-year high under his administration, and said it shows America's economy is ready to grow even more.

“Consumer confidence hits an 18 year high, close to breaking the all-time record. A big jump from last 8 years,” Trump posted to Twitter Wednesday morning. “People are excited about the USA again! We are getting Bigger and Richer and Stronger. WAY MORE TO GO!”



Consumer confidence hits an 18 year high, close to breaking the all-time record. A big jump from last 8 years. People are excited about the USA again! We are getting Bigger and Richer and Stronger. WAY MORE TO GO! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2018



Trump also praised the almost 50-year low unemployment rate.

“Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years!” Trump tweeted.



Jobless Claims fell to their lowest level in 49 years! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2018



The president has been quick to take credit for increased job creation and the rising stock market, and says those gains are due to this economic policy and push to deregulate..