14.10.202613:30:00UTC+00US Leading Index Stalls Again in September, Signaling Flat Growth Momentum

The U.S. Leading Index remained unchanged at -0.1% on a month-over-month basis, according to data updated on 14 October 2026. The indicator, which had already stood at -0.1% in August 2026, shows no improvement in forward-looking economic conditions as of the latest reading.

Measured on a month-over-month basis, the current figure reflects the same pace of change as the prior month, indicating that factors feeding into the index collectively point to a continued, modestly negative trend rather than a fresh deterioration or a rebound. The “previous” value represents the change in August compared with July, while the “actual” reading captures the change in the latest reported month versus August.

With the index holding at -0.1%, the data suggest that U.S. growth momentum remains subdued, neither worsening nor clearly strengthening from the prior month’s signal. Investors and policymakers may interpret the flat reading as a sign that the economy is in a holding pattern, awaiting stronger catalysts for either acceleration or a more pronounced slowdown.