German leading index gains for 4th month in February

A leading index measuring economic activity in the Europe's largest economy advanced in January rising for the fourth consecutive month signaling that the country's expansion should continue in the following months, the Conference Board reported on Friday. The report showed that Germany's leading index gained by 0.2% in January totaling 128.3 points after climbing by 0.9% and 0.3% in December and November respectively.