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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for theU.S. decreased by 0.6 percent in April 2024 to 101.8 (2016=100), after decreasing by 0.3 percent in March. Over the six-month period between October 2023 and April 2024, the LEI contracted by 1.9 percent—a smaller decrease than its 3.5 percent decline over the previous six months. “Another decline in ...
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On Thursday (May 16), Bitcoin (BTC) declined by 1.47%. Partially reversing a 7.44% rally from Wednesday (May 15), BTC ended the session at $65,198. US inflation and retail sales figures from Wednesday (May 15) fueled investor bets on a September Fed rate cut. Hopes of a Fed rate cut drove buyer demand for riskier assets. However, FOMC member commentary on ...