By Steve Goldstein
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. economy looks set to grow at a slower pace than earlier this year, the Conference Board said on Thursday as it reported its leading economic index rose 0.1% in July. The index is essentially flat since March, the Conference Board added, though it's still well above pre-recession levels. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected a 0.2% advance. The leading economic index fell 0.3% in June and grew 0.5% in May.
