Ekonomické zprávy
21.10.2021

U.S. Leading Economic Index increases less than forecast in September

The Conference Board announced on Thursday its Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. rose 0.2 percent m-o-m in September to 117.5 (2016 = 100), following a revised 0.8 percent m-o-m gain in August (originally a 0.9 percent m-o-m increase).

Economists had forecast an advance of 0.4 percent m-o-m.

“The U.S. LEI rose again in September, though at a slower rate, suggesting the economy remains on a more moderate growth trajectory compared to the first half of the year,” noted Ataman Ozyildirim, Senior Director of Economic Research at The Conference Board. “The Delta variant, rising inflation fears, and supply chain disruptions are all creating headwinds for the US economy.”

The report also revealed the Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (CEI) for the U.S. was unchanged m-o-m in September at 105.8, following a 0.1 percent m-o-m uptick in August. Meanwhile, its Lagging Economic Index (LAG) for the U.S. rose 0.3 percent m-o-m in September to 106.5, following a 0.1 percent m-o-m advance in the previous month.

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