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U.S. Leading Economic Index increased 0.2%
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.2 percent in January to 121.1 (2010 = 100), following a 0.4 percent increase in December, and a 0.3 percent increase in November.
The U.S. Leading Economic Index increased again in January, but its pace of growth has moderated in recent months. While the LEI suggests a positive short-term outlook in 2015, the lack of strong momentum in residential construction, along with a weak outlook for new orders in manufacturing, poses a downside risk for the U.S. economy.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for the U.S. increased 0.2 percent in January to 111.6 (2010 = 100), following a 0.2 percent increase in December, and a 0.5 percent increase in November.
The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index® (LAG) for the U.S. increased 0.3 percent in January to 115.3 (2010 = 100), following a 0.3 percent increase in December, and a 0.3 percent increase in November.
Posted: February 19, 2015 Thursday 10:00 AM