Economic Indicators Point to Moderate Growth
The U.S. index of leading economic indicators, which rose a revised 0.5 points from August to September, gained 0.2 points to 96.0 last month, according to the New York City-based Conference Board.
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The U.S. index of leading economic indicators, which rose a revised 0.5 points from August to September, gained 0.2 points to 96.0 last month, according to the New York City-based Conference Board.
The research group says the gauge signals that the American economy will continue to expand "modestly" in the early months of 2013.
The board's index of current indicators also advanced slightly in October. A measure of lagging economic data posted a larger increase.
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