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Unanimo Deportes sigue celebrando Black History Month

MIAMI, 22 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entendiendo que las promociones multiculturales y el marketing de causas, tradicionalmente han centrado campañas en grupos específicos y establecidos bloqueos de tiempo discretos para activaciones como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Black History Month, etc., Unanimo Deportes ha adoptado un enfoque inclusivo para celebrar Black History Month este mes de febrero, al incluir historias que a menudo no se escuchan, sobre atletas Afro-Latinos y sus experiencias únicas en ser negros y latinos. «A los Afro-Latinos no se les escucha mucho de ellos y sus ricas historias que rara vez se cuentan» dijo Lino García, Presidente y Fundador de Unanimo Deportes. «Por ejemplo, la de Alejandro ‘Alex’ Pompez dueño del equipo de la Liga Negra – New York Cubans, que reclutó a 5 miembros del Salón de la Fama del Béisbol de las Grandes Ligas, mientras terminaba su carrera después de una vida previa mucho más colorida. La mayoría de la gente nunca ha oído hablar de Alex Pompez, pero para estrellas como Orlando Cepeda y Juan Marichal – ambos miembros del salón de la fama – igual que Willie Mays, y otros afroamericanos no latinos, el represento la diferencia entre llegar a las grandes ligas o no». Esa necesidad de que se expresara la experiencia Afro-Latina, llevó a Unanimo a utilizar su red de radio para realizar entrevistas el verano pasado, con atletas latinos como los del Salón de la Fama – Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, y los hijos del gran Roberto Clemente, para tener discusiones sobre la experiencia única de ser un latino negro en los Estados Unidos, fuera de sus países nativos – Cuba, República Dominicana y Puerto Rico.

«Con el Mes de la Historia Negra: Herencia, Unanimo Deportes va más allá de las entrevistas para contar aún más las historias de estos y otros atletas latinos negros que reúnen dos culturas y dos idiomas en celebración de un Black History Month más completo e inclusivo», dijo García.

Mientras que todo este contenido se encuentra en el sitio en Español Unanimodeportes.com, algunos están disponibles en Inglés en Unanimosports.com, con planes para seguir desarrollando contenido en inglés durante todo el año.

Contenido
Entrevistas de Audio – en programas selectos de Unanimo Deportes Radio Network durante BHM (hasta 2/28/21)
Viñetas de Audio Cortas – con historias de atletas latinos negros de renombre
BHM Podcasts – destacando a los atletas latinos negros y sus carreras
Notas Editoriales – legendarios latinos negros en las ligas negras – Martin Dihigo, Minnie Miñoso (MLB), etc.
Galería Digital de Arte Original – con los mejores atletas destacados

Plataformas
Unanimo Deportes Radio Network
Unanimodeportes.com
Unanimosports.com
Unanimo Deportes App
Unanimo Deportes Podcast Network
Redes sociales – FB, You Tube, Instagram

Cronología – Hasta 28 de febrero de 2021

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Unanimo Deportes sigue celebrando Black History Month

Plataformas
Unanimo Deportes Radio Network
Unanimodeportes.com
Unanimosports.com
Unanimo Deportes App
Unanimo Deportes Podcast Network
Redes sociales – FB, You Tube, Instagram

Cronología – Hasta 28 de febrero de 2021

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Unanimo Deportes sigue celebrando Black History Month

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Unanimo Deportes Radio Network
Unanimodeportes.com
Unanimosports.com
Unanimo Deportes App
Unanimo Deportes Podcast Network
Redes sociales – FB, You Tube, Instagram

Cronología – Hasta 28 de febrero de 2021

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Unanimo Deportes Continues To Celebrate Black History Month

MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Understanding that multicultural promotions and cause marketing have traditionally focused campaigns on specific groups and established discrete time blocks for activations such as Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month, etc., Unanimo Deportes has taken an inclusive approach to celebrating Black History Month this February, including stories that are often not heard, about Afro-Latino athletes and their unique experiences in being black and Latino. «Afro-Latinos are often not heard and their rich stories are rarely told» said Lino García, President and Founder of Unanimo Deportes. «For example, that of Alejandro ‘Alex’ Pompez owner Negro League team – New York Cuban Stars, who recruited 5 members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, while finishing his career after a much more colorful previous life. Most people have never heard of Alex Pompez, but for stars like Orlando Cepeda and Juan Marichal – both hall of fame members – just like Willie Mays, and other non-Latino African Americans, he represented the difference between reaching the big leagues or not.» This need for the Afro-Latin experience to be expressed led Unanimo to use its radio network to conduct interviews last summer, with Latino athletes such as Hall of Famers – Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, and the sons of the great Roberto Clemente, to have discussions about the unique experience of being a black Latino in the United States, outside their native countries – Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

«With Black History Month: Herencia, Unanimo Deportes goes beyond interviews to further tell the stories of these and other black Latino athletes who bring together two cultures and two languages in celebration of a more complete and inclusive Black History Month,» Garcia said.

While all of this content is on Spanish language Unanimodeportes.com, some is available in English on Unanimosports.com, with plans to continue developing English language content throughout the year.

Content
Audio interviews on select Unanimo Deportes Radio Network programs during BHM (thru 2/28/21)
One-minute audio vignettes – with stories of renowned black Latino athletes
BHM Podcasts highlighting black Latino athletes and their accomplishments
Online editorial features – legendary black Latinos in the black leagues – Martin Dihigo, Minnie Miñoso (MLB),etc.
Original Online Art Gallery – showcasing these outstanding athletes

Platforms
Unanimo Deportes Radio Network
Unanimodeportes.com
Unanimosports.com
Unanimo Sports App
Unanimo Deportes Podcast Network
Social media – FB, You Tube, Instagram

Timeline – Through 28 February 2021

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HAMOFA inc Expands Its Industrial Offerings To Service Surged Demands

HAMONT, Belgium, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HAMOFA inc, a multinational industrial engines company, announced they are expanding and scaling their industrial inventory to cater to more customers. The company is expanding its engines and engine parts inventories, with industrial generators, pumps and compressors of numerous brands.

For the past 40 years, HAMOFA has been dedicatedly working towards offering…

For the past 40 years, HAMOFA has been dedicatedly working towards offering superior quality reconditioning of large industrial diesel engines of different brands. Headquarters based in Hamont, Belgium, and Florida, USA, the global company has a keen focus on the expansion of its services worldwide.

HAMOFA sales directors have declared that the company’s product line up expansion is another step towards the ultimate goal of offering all available high-quality industrial engines and equipment. If someone is looking for any kind of diesel engine (new or used), large generators, or industrial pumps, HAMOFA inc is ready to service their needs. HAMOFA inc is in the business of reconditioning industrial engines and engine parts for over 40 years and 2 generations now. HAMOFA has committed to offering the best services with European and American standards. Along with this industrial business, HAMOFA is also offering world-class international logistics services, testing and other metal machining.

About HAMOFA inc

HAMOFA is a global leading industrial engines specialist. HAMOFA offers engine rebuild services, new or used industrial engines, engine parts and heavy equipment. An experienced team of 50+ people serve many clients all over the world, in 7 languages and multinational logistics infrastructure. Based in Hamont. Belgium, the international company has their second full-fledged business hub at Fort-Lauderdale, Florida USA. From there, they serve their North and South American customers adhering to the high-quality European and American standards.

For more information, visit:

https://www.hamofa.com

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La industria de los alimentos post COVID-19

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 22 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El virus SARS-CoV-2 ha marcado fuertemente todos los aspectos de la vida en la población, la cual ha dado un giro de 180 grados referente a los hábitos alimenticios. Los consumidores han visto prioritario hacer una selección más óptima de los productos con que llenan su canasta básica, así como han centrado su atención mayormente en temas de salud y bienestar.

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Según datos de la consultora Mintel, se sabe que debido al confinamiento y al trabajo en el hogar, el 65% de los mexicanos está comiendo más en casa. Y el crecimiento del consumo de alimentos en autoservicio aumentó 8.8% en volumen en 2020 según datos Nielsen.

Edurne Balmori, directora general de Metco®, empresa líder en endulzantes bajos y sin calorías como Svetia®, Azúcar BC® y Monkia®, comenta «en el año 2020 se tuvo un importante crecimiento en ventas en el segmento de no calóricos en México, según datos Nielsen año contra año este mercado ha crecido casi 24% en valor», lo cual indica que el shopper está cambiando su canasto de compra hacia opciones más sanas en endulzantes y sustituyendo el azúcar «regular».

Con información obtenida del ranking elaborado por Whole Foods Market, se ha mostrado un aumento en el consumo de alimentos menos procesados, frutas y legumbres, así como alimentos con menos contenido calórico y funcionales con respecto al 2019, por lo que se presume que el consumidor reconoce de que COVID-19 ‘ataca’ con más virulencia a las personas con diabetes, obesidad, enfermedades cardiacas o deficiencias nutricionales.

El interés por los probióticos, los superfoods y los ingredientes más naturales serán el foco de la demanda, al ser los que pueden fortalecer el sistema inmunológico y promover el cuidado del planeta.

De acuerdo con el Lic. en Nutrición Humana René Arvizu se sabe que el 2020 fue un parteaguas en la salud mundial, principalmente en dos aspectos; se ha creado mayor consciencia en la importancia de cuidar nuestra salud y ha generado un interés sobre los beneficios que implica el llevar una vida activa y ponerle foco a los alimentos que consumimos día a día.

La venta de «superfoods», productos con menor contenido calórico y grasa, así como suplementos vitamínicos han aumentado considerablemente. Esperemos que esta preocupación sea a largo plazo y constante, y no solo una moda por la coyuntura actual, señala Arvizu.

Las personas buscarán alimentos que nutran tanto física como mentalmente debido al impacto significativo del COVID-19 en el bienestar físico y mental de muchas personas, existe un interés creciente en comer alimentos que tengan cualidades específicas llamados «Impulsores de la inmunidad».

Algunos impulsores de la inmunidad que señala el nutriólogo pueden ser:

Vitamina C. Las células del sistema inmunológico utilizan esta vitamina para llevar a cabo sus funciones antimicrobianas.
Zinc. Tiene un papel fundamental en nuestro organismo para la regulación y la activación del sistema inmunológico.
Selenio. Contribuye al funcionamiento normal del sistema inmunitario y a la protección de las células frente al daño oxidativo.
Vitamina B2. Contribuye a la protección de las células frente al daño oxidativo.
Vitamina D. Constituye uno de los nutrientes más importantes del sistema inmune.
Vitamina B9 (ácido fólico). Es muy beneficiosa para el sistema inmune, en especial para el envejecimiento.

Metco® es la empresa mexicana líder en elaboración de sistemas endulzantes (edulcorantes sin calorías, bajos en calorías, azúcares de alto rendimiento, azúcares invertidos y mascabados) su portafolio de productos de consumo incluye: Svetia®, Azúcar BC®, Mascabado BC®, Mascabado Genuino®, Sweet 0® y Monkiä®.

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Baha Mar Launches Travel With Confidence Program Offering Complimentary Return Private Jet Travel Or Free Extended Stay For COVID-19 Positive Guests

NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in The Bahamas, becomes the first and only resort to provide courtesy private jet service back to the United States or a complimentary 14-day stay for guests who test positive…

Baha Mar’s Travel with Confidence program pledges that should a resort guest test positive during their stay, Baha Mar will provide courtesy suite accommodations and a daily dining credit of $150 per person per day, for up to 14 days in quarantine. Most importantly, should the guest need to return to the United States earlier, Baha Mar will provide private air travel to return the guest and their immediate family to the U.S., free of charge.

«In this ever-changing travel environment, it is our goal to alleviate travelers’ concerns surrounding COVID-19, in an effort to ensure the health, safety and comfort of our guests,» said Graeme Davis, President, Baha Mar. «Our Travel with Confidence program is the first of its kind in the industry, providing travelers with added peace of mind and the option to safely return home, or quarantine at no added expense – the choice is theirs.»

Baha Mar’s ongoing Commitment to Your Wellbeing initiative provides guests with the latest in COVID-19 safety measures, which include on-site complimentary COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing upon arrival and prior to departure to assist in guests’ compliance with return travel requirements of their country of origin. Furthermore, the Commitment to Your Wellbeing includes mandatory mask-wearing in public areas, social distancing and stringent cleanliness protocols that go above and beyond Baha Mar’s already rigorous cleaning standards, covering all brands across Grand Hyatt, SLS and Rosewood Baha Mar. Additionally, resort standards include weekly COVID-19 testing for associates, enhanced housekeeping and engineering services, heightened food safety and digital ordering, touchless payments, and technology methods that allow for an abundance of contactless experiences from the moment guests check in. For more information on Baha Mar’s Travel with Confidence program and the Commitment to Your Wellbeing, click here or visit bahamar.com.

Plan Your 2021 Baha Mar Escape with Spectacular Awaits Offer
Following the reopening of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in December, Baha Mar will complete its phased reopening on March 4, 2021, welcoming guests back to SLS Baha Mar, Rosewood Baha Mar, and its signature restaurants and amenities. To celebrate the full reopening, Baha Mar introduces Spectacular Awaits. Available for booking at all three Baha Mar resorts, the offer includes a complimentary fourth night with a minimum three-night stay, with free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to arrival. To book the Spectacular Awaits offer, visit BahaMar.com/offers. For details on travel requirements for The Islands of The Bahamas and how to apply for The Bahamas Travel Health Visa click here.

About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned $4.2 billion integrated resort development operated by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE). The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – with over 2,300 rooms and 40 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Royal Blue Golf Course, the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.

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10 Lincoln University Mass Communications Students Awarded Internships with the Black Automotive Media Group and Audi of America

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A unique partnership has been created for students interested in covering the automobile industry from a multimedia perspective. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG) sought out applicants to participate in a 10-week, virtual, field-credit internship comprising training and mentoring sessions.

The internship program evolved following a series of discussions between automakers and BAMG members this past summer….

The internship program evolved following a series of discussions between automakers and BAMG members this past summer. While those conversations began with an effort to improve the diversity and inclusion of African American journalists covering the industry, an opportunity presented itself to help prepare the next generation of automotive media professionals.

«Lincoln University’s Learn. Liberate. Lead. tagline has a clear distinction within this opportunity with BAMG, Audi, The Office of Internship Services, and the Mass Communications Department,» said Kolbi Calhoun, a graduating senior from California. «To be seen as a leader and to have an educational experience that shows me that I can be a future world leader is truly an amazing opportunity for a young African American woman, like myself.»

The inaugural program will expose selected interns to careers as reporters, videographers, photographers, and digital and social media influencers within the auto industry. During the program, students will showcase their work in various platforms, including vehicle review writing and production of YouTube style videos, and will also liaise with industry executives from the many businesses that support the industry.

«Awarded the opportunity to learn from Lincoln alumni in the field of mass communication and to work with Audi is a great way to finish my senior semester,» said Tatyana Livingston, a graduating senior from New York state.

For the Winter/Spring 2021 academic sessions, the BAMG follows the «North Star» to Oxford, Pennsylvania, where the next internship program will be supported by Audi of America for students at the Lincoln University.

«At Audi, we recognize that people of diverse backgrounds, including people of color, are underrepresented and undervalued within the automotive industry. That is why we’ve chosen to collaborate with the Black Automotive Media Group and Lincoln University to sponsor an internship program that will help introduce students of color to the exciting world of auto journalism. We believe that embracing diverse and unique perspectives is the key to discovering new and innovative solutions within the automotive industry and beyond,» said Tara Rush, Chief Marketing Officer, Audi of America.

«The Black Automotive Media Group Internship Program is perfectly aligned with the University’s liberal arts student success model ensuring that all students participate in co-curricular high-impact learning opportunities such as internships, community service, and/or international experiences,» said Crystal Faison, director of internship services, Lincoln University.

The program is led by respected media experts Kimatni D. Rawlins of Automotive Rhythms Communications, Greg Morrison of Bumper2Bumpertv, and guest host automotive media journalists and publishers.

«Our collaboration with Audi of America and Lincoln University marks the second diversity-focused and academic program for BAMG that allows us to extend new opportunities to HBCU students. An internship with automaker Jaguar 25 years ago deeply influenced my pathway, ultimately leading to comprehensive experience and an extensive automotive career. So, to be able to create similar opportunities for African American interns with a strong interest in this field represents another opportunity to give back,» stated BAMG founding member Kimatni D. Rawlins.

Greg Morrison, a Lincoln University alumnus whose 52-year career in the industry with media outlets such as CNN, NBC, The Black Family Channel and others, said, «This brings my career full circle. Many events in our country led to the awareness that Blacks are underrepresented in many industries, and BAMG is proud to have created the synergy between the auto industry, HBCU’s, and student media hopefuls.»

About Audi of America

At Audi of America, we believe the Future is Electric. Our U.S. model lineup will be 30 percent electrified, including fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, by 2025, and globally we are committed to net CO2 neutrality by 2050. In 2020, Audi sold 186,620 vehicles in the U.S., and this year, we look forward to the next chapter in our journey to reinvent premium mobility with the arrivals of the fully electric Audi e-tron GT and Audi Q4 e-tron. Learn more about who we are and how we’re working to create a more electric, innovative, and inclusive future at audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com.

About the Black Automotive Media Group

The BAMG is a distinguished group of Black reporters and writers representing over 200 years of combined experience in automotive journalism within radio, television, print, experiential marketing, and social media. BAMG members either work for or own various automotive media platforms. BAMG’s primary objective is to bring equity and equality to Black professionals who work in and around the automotive industry. For additional details regarding TDF, please visit AutomotiveRhythms.com.

About Lincoln University

Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), educates and empowers students to lead their communities and change the world. Lincoln offers a rigorous liberal arts education to a diverse student body of approximately 2,100 men and women in more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Kilroy Realty Corporation partners with CodeGreen to track portfolio-wide energy and carbon emissions

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kilroy Real Estate, a leader in real estate sustainability, has partnered with CodeGreen to track energy, water, waste, and carbon emissions for over 80 assets in their portfolio across the western US. Accurately gathering, monitoring and quality checking building and tenant energy use is crucial for driving impactful sustainability and ESG programs. Data gathered by CodeGreen will be tracked in the EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Tool and will be leveraged in all of Kilroy’s internal and external ESG programs including their net zero emissions commitment, annual voluntary reporting as well as reporting to investors through GRESB, CDP and DJSI. CodeGreen’s team will work with Kilroy sustainability and operations teams to ensure accurate and thorough meter level performance data are collected on an ongoing basis.

Christopher Cayten, Senior Director of Strategic Growth at CodeGreen said, «Sara Neff and Kilroy are truly inspiring in the real estate sustainability industry and we are honored to be working with them to ensure the foundation of their sustainability program is accurate, robust and leads to actionable insights.»

‘We are excited to be partnering with CodeGreen on our sustainability efforts. Data management and accuracy is at the foundation of our success in sustainability and we believe CodeGreen will help us elevate our program so that we can continue to achieve our ambitious environmental goals.’

Sara Neff, Senior Vice President, Sustainability at Kilroy Realty Corporation

About CodeGreen. CodeGreen is a leading national sustainability and energy efficiency consulting firm. CodeGreen provides comprehensive energy management and sustainability consulting for real estate owners, investors and managers covering over 650 million square feet of property nationwide. CodeGreen’s team of over 50 energy, sustainability, and data professionals partner with some of the world’s largest real estate companies to provide more energy efficient, sustainable, resilient, and healthy buildings to increase returns, reduce risk and protect long-term investments. Our actionable programs draw from our expertise in real estate operations, building energy regulations, energy engineering, smart building technology, renewable energy, green building certifications and corporate sustainability reporting. CodeGreen is a GRESB Premier Partner and has received the prestigious ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. EPA every year since 2017.

About Kilroy Realty Corporation. Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the «company», «KRC») is a leading West Coast landlord and developer, with a major presence in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Pacific Northwest. The company has earned global recognition for sustainability, building operations, innovation and design. As pioneers and innovators in the creation of a more sustainable real estate industry, the company’s approach to modern business environments helps drive creativity, productivity and employee retention for some of the world’s leading technology, entertainment, life science and business services companies.

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increased in January

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.5 percent in January to 110.3 (2016 = 100), following a 0.4 percent increase in December and a 0.9 percent increase in November.

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«While the pace of increase in the U.S. LEI has slowed since mid-2020, January’s gains were broad-based and suggest economic growth should improve gradually over the first half of 2021,» said Ataman Ozyildirim, Senior Director of Economic Research at The Conference Board. «As the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 accelerates, labor markets and overall growth are likely to continue improving through the rest of this year as well. The Conference Board now expects the U.S. economy to expand by 4.4 percent in 2021, after a 3.5 percent contraction in 2020.»

The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) for the U.S. increased 0.2 percent in January to 103.3 (2016 = 100), following a 0.1 percent increase in December and no change in November.

The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index® (LAG) for the U.S. decreased 0.6 percent in January to 106.2 (2016 = 100), following a 0.5 percent increase in December and no change in November.

The next release is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 at 10 A.M. ET.

About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index^®(LEI) for the U.S.
The composite economic indexes are the key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. The leading, coincident, and lagging economic indexes are essentially composite averages of several individual leading, coincident, or lagging indicators. They are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning point patterns in economic data in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component – primarily because they smooth out some of the volatility of individual components.

The ten components of The Conference Board Leading Economic Index^® for the U.S. include:

Average weekly hours, manufacturing
Average weekly initial claims for unemployment insurance
Manufacturers’ new orders, consumer goods and materials
ISM® Index of New Orders
Manufacturers’ new orders, nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft orders
Building permits, new private housing units
Stock prices, 500 common stocks
Leading Credit Index™
Interest rate spread, 10-year Treasury bonds less federal funds
Average consumer expectations for business conditions

For full press release and technical notes:
http://www.conference-board.org/data/bcicountry.cfm?cid=1

For more information about The Conference Board global business cycle indicators:
http://www.conference-board.org/data/bci.cfm

About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org

Summary Table of Composite Economic Indexes

	2020		2021		6-month
	Nov	Dec	Jan		Jul to Jan


Leading Index	109.3	109.7	110.3	p
Percent Change	0.9	0.4	0.5	p	5.1
Diffusion	85	75	70		90

Coincident Index	103.0	103.1	103.3	p
Percent Change	0.0	0.1	0.2	p	2.5
Diffusion	50	50	88		100

Lagging Index	106.3	106.8	106.2	p
Percent Change	0.0	0.5	-0.6	p	-1.6
Diffusion	50	42.9	42.9		21.4

p Preliminary r Revised
Indexes equal 100 in 2016
Source: The Conference Board

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