A composite index of ten economic indicators that should lead overall economic activity. This indicator was initially compiled by the Commerce Department but is now compiled and produced by The Conference Board. It has been revised many times in the past 30 years - particularly when it has not done a good job of predicting turning points. Why Investors Care
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Highlights
The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3 percent in December vs. a revised unchanged reading in November.
The Conference Board's index of leading indicators rose 0.1 percent in November for a second month. More recently, we have had good news for a number of components, including housing starts and jobless claims.
Leading indicators Consensus Forecast for December 06: +0.3 percent
Range: +0.1 to +0.5 percent
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