Residential Construction Helps Drive First Leading Economic Indicators Upswing in Two Years

The Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased by 0.1% in February to 102.8,  marking the first time in two years the business-cycle monitor showed an uptick, thanks in part to residential construction, according to the latest release from The Conference Board.  According to the latest report, the increase follows a 0.4% decline in January. Over the…

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