Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026 — RISMedia

At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The latest Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report from nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board found a 0.2% decline in December, compared to a 0.3% decline in November. 

The report’s baseline (measured against…