U.S. Leading Indicator

Leading United States economic indicator published by The Conference Board. The USLI is made up of 10 components.

August 20, 2014
Us Leading Indindicator
  • The Conference Board’s U.S. Leading Indicator rose in November.
  • 2021 industrial sector rise is suggested by rise in this and numerous other leading indicators, including the U.S. ISM PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) and U.S. Total Industry Utilization Rate.
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