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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in February

Coincident Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and the Lagging Economic Index increased 0.4 percent.
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.1 percent in February to 123.2, following a 0.2 percent decline in January, and a 0.3 percent decline in December.

“The U.S. LEI increased slightly in February, after back-to-back monthly declines, but housing permits, stock prices, consumer expectations and new orders remain sources of weakness,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, director of business cycles and growth research at The Conference Board. “Although the LEI’s six-month growth rate has moderated considerably in recent months, the outlook remains positive with little chance of a downturn in the near-term.”

The Coincident Economic Index increased 0.1 percent in February to 113.3, following a 0.3 percent increase in January, and a 0.2 percent increase in December.

The Lagging Economic Index increased 0.4 percent in February to 120.4, following a 0.1 percent increase in October, and no change in December.

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