U.S. leading economic indicators up 0.9% in November

Leading Economic Indicators rise 0.9% in November
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch)

The index of leading economic indicators rose for the eight straight month, pointing to an improved economy in 2010, the private Conference Board said Thursday. The index increased 0.9% in November after a 0.3% gain in October, the research group said. Six of the 10 leading indicators were positive. For the first time since December 2007, employment did not make a negative contribution to the index, potentially a good sign for future job growth, the board said