Leading Economic Indicators Rise in September

New York, NY, Oct. 23, 2014 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index rose 0.8% in September.

The increase comes after no change in August and a 1.1% increase in July.

"The outlook for improving employment and further income growth are expected to support the moderate expansion in the U.S economy for the remainder of the year," said Ataman Ozyildirim, economist at The Conference Board.