Another strong gain in leading indicators points to U.S. economy picking up speed

• September 22, 2017
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A broad measure of U.S. economy posted another large increase in August, the latest in a string of strong readings that point to faster growth in the months ahead.

The leading economic index jumped 0.4% last month to cap off a summer of high readings, the Conference Board said Thursday.