Leading Economic Indicators Rise

The latest report from The Conference Board show that the economy is starting to rebound. The Leading Economic Index (LEI) shows increases in economic productivity of .3% in October, 1.0% in November and 1.1% in December. The (CEI) rose .1% in both October and November and another .1% in December. The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index (LAG) declined by .2% in October, .5% in November and .2% December. According to this article and the statistics it looks as if the economy is taking a turn upward.