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An index of leading economic indicators increased 0.4% in July, the New York-based Conference Board said Friday.

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The gain followed a revised 0.4% decline in June. Economists had forecast a 0.3% Ìýrise, Bloomberg reported.

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The LEI is closely watched by trucking companies because it forecasts business activity for the next three to six months.