“The U.S. LEI improved in July, suggesting the U.S. economy may experience further improvements in economic activity in the second half of the year,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, Director of Business Cycles and Growth Research at The Conference Board. “The large negative contribution from housing permits, a reversal from June, was more than offset by gains in the financial indicators, new orders and sentiment.” – The Conference Board
- “The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in July” – conference-board.org 08/17/17
- “The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increased in August” – conference-board.org 08/29/17
- “July 2017 Manufacturing ISM Report on Business” – ism.ws 08/01/17
- “July 2017 Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business” – ism.ws 08/03/17
- “Advance Monthly Sales For Retail And Food Services” – census.gov 08/15/17
- “The Employment Situation” – bls.gov 08/04/17
- “Monthly New Residential Construction, July 2017” – census.gov 08/16/17
- “Monthly Advance Report On Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories And Orders July 2017” – census.gov 08/25/17