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Business

Leading Indicators Increase by Most in Four Months

The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in October by the most in four months as still-low interest rates, rising stock prices and an increase in building permits signaled the economy will strengthen.

November 19, 2015
Business

LEI Index Rises by Most in Nine Months

The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in April by the most in nine months, a sign of vitality in the world’s largest economy.

May 21, 2015
Business

Leading Indicators Rise Less Than Forecast in March

The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose less than forecast in March, indicating the world’s largest economy will have difficulty gaining traction after a first-quarter slowdown.

April 17, 2015
Business

Leading Indicators Rise at Slower Pace as Factory Orders, Building Permits Decline

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose at a slower pace in January, restrained by declines in building permits and factory orders that signal a slower pace of growth.

February 19, 2015
Business

Leading Indicators Index Shows Economy to Keep Growing

The index of U.S. leading indicators accelerated in September, signaling the world’s largest economy will keep expanding into 2015.

October 23, 2014
Government, Business

Leading Economic Indicators Index Increased 0.3% in June

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in June, showing the economy continues to gain momentum following a slowdown at the start of 2014.

July 18, 2014
Business

Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Fourth Month

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in May for the fourth straight month, showing the economy will gain momentum after a slowdown at the start of 2014.

June 19, 2014
Business

Gain in US Leading Index Points to Q2 Rebound

The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in April for the fourth straight month, showing the economy will strengthen after a slowdown earlier this year.

May 22, 2014
Business

Leading Economic Indicators Rise; Manufacturing Rises in Philadelphia

The index of U.S. leading indicators increased in February, a sign the economy will strengthen after a weather-induced slowdown in the first quarter.

March 20, 2014
Government, Business

Leading Economic Indicators Rise Slightly

An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.1% in May, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

June 20, 2013