BUSINESS BRIEFING / THE ECONOMY
Times Wire Reports
The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in September for a sixth straight month, signaling that the economy is likely to expand into early 2010.
The Conference Board’s gauge of the economic outlook for the next three to six months climbed a greater-than-forecast 1%, contributing to the biggest six-month gain in 26 years, the New York-based private research group said.
