Economic Report: U.S. economy still has plenty of fuel for growth, leading indicators show

A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. rose in March after hardly any gain in the first two months of the year, pointing to steady if unspectacular growth in the months ahead. The leading economic index increased 0.4% in March......»»

A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. rose in February for the first time in five months, perhaps a sign growth is poised to pick up a bit after a very slow start early in the year. The leading economic index increased 0.2%......»»

The nine-year-old U.S. expansion is poised for solid growth in the second half of 2018, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health. The leading economic index rose 0.4% August following even stronger gains in the prior two months......»»

The leading economic index rose 0.1% in October after 0.6% and 0.5% gains in the prior two months, the Conference Board said Wednesday. Economists polled by FactSet had forecast a 0.1% rise......»»

The economy showed some more sizzle at the start of 2020, pointing to steady growth in the next several months, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health. The leading economic index jumped 0.8% in January......»»

A survey of economic conditions in the U.S. was flat in May, suggesting somewhat slower growth in the months ahead. The leading economic index offers the latest sign that the economy has softened......»»

The U.S. grew moderately in May but it’s unlikely to get much stronger in the summer months, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health......»»

The nine-year-old U.S. expansion is poised for solid growth in the second half of 2018, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health. The leading economic index rose 0.4% August following even stronger gains in the prior two months......»»

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual 4.1% pace in the fourth quarter instead of 4%, revised government data show......»»

A slump in factory output and a hit to employment indicators as the globe buckled under the coronavirus pushed the Chicago Federal Reserve’s monthly index tracking the national economy deep into negative territory last month.....»»

The collapse of the U.S. economy because of COVID-19 is becoming more evident by the day, the latest sign a record 6.7% decline in the leading economic indicators in March......»»

The economy slowed toward the.....»»

The government’s official report card on the economy, known as gross domestic product, is likely to show growth turned wobbly in the spring. Except that it almost certainly didn’t......»»

An index that compiles various leading economic indicators rose for the third-straight month even as economists are increasingly aware that the current business cycle is about to become the longest on record......»»

The Conference Board said its leading economic index advanced 0.4% in April, with March’s gain upwardly revised a tick also to show a 0.4% advance.....»»

U.S. retail sales rose a healthy 0.5% in July, showing the economy still has plenty of punch left at midsummer......»»

Job growth surged in September to its highest level in seven months as the economy put up another show of strength, according to a report Wednesday from ADP and Moody's Analytics......»»

Job growth surged in September to its highest level in seven months as the economy put up another show of strength, according to a report Wednesday from ADP and Moody's Analytics......»»

The U.S. rolled into the fall on a “strong growth trajectory,” though the economy could slow in 2019 if weakness in the housing and stock markets persist, according to an index that measures the nation’s economic health......»»

IHS Markit’s flash factory gauge fell to a three-month low, signalling growth in the economy but at a slower pace......»»