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Gauge of US economy dipped 0.1 percent in April, first setback since last September

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in April after six months of increases. The drop reflected fewer requests for building permits and a temporary spike in applications for unemployment benefits.

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