The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 1.2 percent in March. The index stands at 285.7 (2004 = 100), following a 0.9 percent increase in February and a 0.3 percent increase in January. Four of the six components contributed positively to the index in March. “The rise in the Leading Economic Index for China accelerated in March from February.” said Andrew Polk, resident economist at The Conference Board China Center in Beijing. “However, its six-month growth rate remains moderate, which suggests that the improvement has not firmed up yet. The environment for real estate investment is ... (full story)