Economic indicators rise in June

Published: July 20, 2009
Tags: building permits, economic indicators, economy, homebuilding, recession

Tali Arbel AP Business Writer New York — More plans to build homes, higher stock prices and fewer people filing first-time claims for jobless aid sent a private-sector forecast of U.S. economic activity higher than expected in June. It was the third straight monthly increase for the New York-based Conference Board’s index of leading economic [...]