Conference Board Economic Index Rises

Excerpt:

For the first time in nearly a year, The Conference Board’s measure of economic prospects rose.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 1 percent in April, following a 0.2 percent decline in March and a 0.5 percent decline in February. The index of leading indicators is designed to forecast economic trends six to nine months ahead.

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Thanks to reader and contributor Rich Roedger for this article!