April Leading Economic Index up another 0.4 percent

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.4 percent in April to 109.4, following a 0.4 percent increase in March, and a 0.7 percent increase in February.  In April, stock prices and housing permits were the only negative contributors, whereas the labor market components, which made negative contributions in March, improved.

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