The Conference Board's senior manager for business cycle indicators said US leading indicators fell modestly in August, the first monthly decline since March. Four of 10 components declined, with consumer expectations a key drag. Building permits als

2026-09-18

The Conference Board's senior manager for business cycle indicators said US leading indicators fell modestly in August, the first monthly decline since March. Four of 10 components declined, with consumer expectations a key drag. Building permits also fell MoM; single‑family and multifamily permits declined and nearly all regions recorded decreases.