WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's health over the next six months increased in February from January, a sign that growth could be improving.
The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators rose 0.5 percent in February to 94.8. That followed an equal gain in January, which was revised higher. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.
The increase was also more broad-based, with eight of its 10 components rising. That compared with only five in January and six in December.
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