Leading index for U.S. economy retreats again after first increase in two years

The leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell in March, just a month after posting the first increase in two years, but there’s little sign that growth is slackening. Read More

U.S. Leading Economic Index Unexpectedly Pulls Back In March

(RTTNews) - The Conference Board released a report on Thursday showing an unexpected pullback by its index of leading ... economic index rose by 0.3 percent in March after inching up by 0.1 ... Read More

US Leading Economic Index (LEI) Inched Up in February

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased by 0.1 percent in February 2024 to 102.8 (2016=100), following a 0.4 percent decline in January. Over the six-month period ... Read More

Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% in March, up from ... key economic data, featuring the latest figures on retail sales, industrial production, and the Conference Board's Leading Economic ... Read More

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Fell in March

NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI ... a 0.3 percent increase in February. The LAG is up by 1.0 percent over the six-month period from ... Read More

Leading index offers a sign: slowing ahead

A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated, signaling what could be slowing in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell ... Read More

Leading index signifies better economic recovery ahead

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic recovery is in a better direction, as the performance of the Leading ... Index (CI), which measures the overall current economic performance, is picking up ... Read More

Leading index for U.S. economy retreats again after first increase in two years

The index of leading economic indicators dropped 0.3% last month, the Conference Board said Thursday. The leading index is a gauge designed to show whether the economy is getting better or worse. Read More

Exploring Economic Indicators: Inflation and Consumer Sentiment

Economic indicators provide insight into ... The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% in March, up from 3.2% in February and more than the expected 3.4% growth. On a monthly basis, consumer ... Read More

Leading index for U.S. economy posts first increase in two years

The index of leading economic indicators crept up 0.1% last month, the Conference Board said Thursday. It's the first increase since February 2022. The leading index is a gauge designed to show ... Read More