The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US inched down by 0.1% in July 2025 to 98.7 (2016=100), after declining by 0.3% in June. The LEI fell by 2.7% over the six months between ...

US business activity grew at the fastest rate recorded so far this year in August, according to early ‘flash’ PMI data, adding to signs of a strong third quarter. Growth was seen across both ...

It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offensive. There is no ...