France's Leading Index: Vive L'Increase

ByJohn S. McClenahen The Conference Board's leading economic index for France increased 0.3% in October, the most recent month for which data are available. "The leading index has been increasing steadily for a year, and its strength continues to be widespread," says the New York-based business research group. Its index of leading economic indicators for France now stands at 106.3 (1990=100).