US DATA: Sep LEI +0.2% in a 5th gain but vs +0.3% in Aug and +0.6% in
Jul, showing “moderating growth” and “soft conditions thru end-2011,”
Conference Bd says. Five of 10 components gained, led by yield spread
and M-2. Building permits, reported yesterday, dropped sharply.
Coincident indicators +0.1% in Sept.