The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Inched Up in April

NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US rose slightly by 0.1% in April 2026 to 97.4 (2016=100), following a 0.6% decline in March. Overall, the LEI fell by 0.7% over the six months between October 2025 and April 2026, a less...