Economic Buzz: US CB leading index unchanged in September

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the US was unchanged in September 2026 at 99.6 (2016=100), after a decline of 0.1% in August.

The LEI grew by 0.6% between March and September 2026, a reversal from its decline of 1.1% over the previous six months (September 2025 to March 2026).

The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index (CEI) for the US increased by 0.3% in September 2026 to 115.3 (2016=100), following a 0.1% increase in August. Overall, the CEI rose by 0.9% over the six months between March and September 2026, up from its 0.2% growth over the previous six months.

The CEI?s four component indicators?payroll employment, personal income less transfer payments, manufacturing and trade sales, and industrial production?are included among the data used to determine recessions in the US. All components of the CEI made positive contributions last month.

The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index (LAG) for the US increased by 0.5% in September 2026 to 121.1 (2016=100), after rising by 0.2% in August.

The LAG was up 1.0% between March and September 2026, double its growth rate of 0.5% over the prior six months.

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