WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge designed to predict the economy's future health rose in August but at a much slower pace than in July.
The Conference Board said Friday that its index of leading indicators rose 0.2 percent in August, the seventh straight increase. But that was much slower than the revised 1.1 percent gain in July.
9. Gauge of US economy rises 0.3 percent in June - Friday, July 18, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge designed to predict the economy's future health increased in June for a fifth consecutive month, supporting the view that economic growth should accelerate in the second half of this year.
10. Gauge of US economy gains 0.5 percent in May - Friday, June 13, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge designed to predict the economy's future health increased for a fourth month in May, providing further evidence that the economy is gaining strength after a harsh winter caused activity to go into reverse.
11. Gauge of US economy posts 0.4 percent April gain - Friday, May 16, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge designed to predict the economy's future health posted a solid gain in April, further evidence of stronger growth after a severe winter dampened activity.
The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.4 percent in April following an upwardly revised 1 percent gain in March. The strength in April was led by improving housing and financial market conditions.
12. Thawing out: Warmer temperatures lift US economy - Friday, April 18, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spring's thaw is reviving the economy, too.
A recent batch of government and business reports show a U.S. economy emerging from winter's deep freeze.
Economists had expected growth to accelerate in 2014 after two years of slow and steady improvement. But an unusually bitter winter sent factories, hiring and consumer spending into hibernation.
13. Gauge of US economy up for 3rd straight month - Friday, April 18, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's health rose in March for the third consecutive month, a sign of stronger growth after harsh winter weather caused the economy's pace to slow.
14. Gauge of US economy posts solid February gain - Friday, March 14, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's health rose in February by the largest amount in three months, suggesting growth should rebound following a severe winter.
The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.5 percent in February following a slight 0.1 percent rise in January and a 0.1 percent decline in December. It was the best showing since a 0.9 percent gain in November.
15. Gauge of US economy's health up 0.3 percent - Friday, February 14, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's health posted a moderate gain in January, suggesting that the economy will continue to expand in the first half of this year.
The Conference Board reported Thursday that its index of leading indicators rose 0.3 percent last month following no change in December and a solid 0.9 percent increase in November. The index is designed to signal economic conditions over the next three to six months.
16. Measure of US economy's health rises 0.7 percent - Friday, November 1, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in September, suggesting the economy was making gains before the government shut down for 16 days.
The Conference Board said Wednesday its index of leading indicators rose 0.7 percent in September to a reading of 97.1. That follows a similar gain in August and marked the fifth increase in six months.
17. Measure of US economy's health up 0.7 percent - Friday, September 13, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of the U.S. economy's future health posted a solid gain in August, signaling stronger growth in coming months.
The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.7 percent in August from July. That followed a 0.5 percent gain in July from June.
18. Gauge of US economy's future health up in April - Friday, May 17, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose in solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build new homes and apartments.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators increased 0.6 percent last month to a reading of 95. That followed a 0.2 percent decline in March.
19. Measure of US economy's health declines in March - Friday, April 19, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health declined slightly in March, signaling that growth could slow this spring.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators dipped 0.1 percent last month to 94.7. That's the first decline after three months of gains. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
20. Measure of US economy's health declines in March - Friday, April 12, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health declined slightly in March, signaling that growth could slow this spring.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators dipped 0.1 percent last month to 94.7. That's the first decline after three months of gains. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
21. Measure of future US growth up 0.2 pct in January - Friday, February 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future direction edged up in January from December, suggesting slow growth will continue in the coming months.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators rose 0.2 percent in January to 94.1, the second straight increase after a gain of 0.5 percent in December. In November, the index was unchanged. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
22. Measure of future US growth dips 0.2 percent - Friday, December 14, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy designed to signal future activity fell in November, suggesting that growth could remain weak in the early part of next year.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators dropped 0.2 percent in November, compared with October, when the index had risen 0.3 percent. It was the first decline in the index since a 0.4 percent fall in August. The index is intended to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
23. Measure of future US economic activity up 0.2 pct. - Friday, November 23, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy intended to signal future activity rose only slightly last month, suggesting growth could stay weak.
The Conference Board said Wednesday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.2 percent in October after a 0.5 percent gain in September. The index is intended to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
24. Measure of future US economic activity up 0.2 pct. - Friday, November 16, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy intended to signal future activity rose only slightly last month, suggesting growth could stay weak.
The Conference Board said Wednesday that its index of leading indicators increased 0.2 percent in October after a 0.5 percent gain in September. The index is intended to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
25. Measure of future US activity fell in August - Friday, September 14, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of U.S. economic activity declined in August for the second time in three months, suggesting the economy remains weak.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators, designed to forecast future economic activity, dipped 0.1 percent in August after rising 0.5 percent in July and dropping 0.5 percent in June.
26. US economic data add to signs of slowing recovery - Friday, July 20, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A raft of economic news Thursday sketched a picture of a weakening U.S. economy held back by sluggish home buying and factory production.
Americans bought fewer homes in June than in May. Manufacturing in the Federal Reserve's Philadelphia region contracted for a third straight month this month. And a gauge of future U.S. economic activity fell in June.
27. Measure of US economy rose 0.3 percent in May - Friday, June 15, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of future U.S. economic activity rose in May to the highest level in four years, a sign the economy will keep growing but at a modest pace.
The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3 percent last month, after a 0.1 percent drop in April. April's drop was the first in seven months.
28. Economic gauge shows 0.4 percent December gain - Friday, January 20, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of future economic activity posted an increase in December, providing evidence the economy was gaining strength as the year ended.
The Conference Board says that its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.4 percent last month following a revised 0.2 percent increase in November and a revised 0.6 percent gain in October.
29. Leading indicators rise 0.9 percent in October - Friday, November 18, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of future economic activity rose at solid pace in October, offering hope that the economy may see stronger growth in coming months.
The Conference Board reported Friday that its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.9 percent last month, significantly faster than the revised 0.1 percent rise in September and the 0.3 percent increase in August.
30. Leading indicators post 1st drop since June 2010 - Friday, May 13, 2011
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research group's forecasting gauge suggests some bumps in the U.S. economic recovery this summer.
The Conference Board says its index of leading economic indicators dropped 0.3 percent in April, the first decline since June 2010.