August Leading Economic Index rose to highest level in over 12 years

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.4 percent in August to 111.2 (2016 = 100), following a 0.7 percent increase in July, and a 0.5 percent increase in June.
The leading economic index is now well above its previous peak (March 2006, 102.4).

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