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An index of leading economic indicators rose in June, but at a slower pace than May, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.

The index climbed 0.3% after a 0.8% jump last month.

Economists had forecast a 0.2% gain, Bloomberg reported.

The LEI is closely watched by trucking companies because it forecasts business activity for the next three to six months.