The Conference Board leading economic index for the UK fell by 0.1 per cent in June to 75.6, after a 0.1-per cent decline in May.
As a result, the UK LEI contracted by 0.5 per cent over H1 2024, a smaller fall drop than the 3.1-per cent contraction over H2 2023.
The think tank feels the economy should continue to expand after the strong recovery in H1 2024.