LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Sep 9, 2016) - The AGEM Index posted a slight decrease in August 2016 after gaining 34.67 points in July 2016. The composite index stood at 286.40 at the close of the month, which represents a decrease of 8.29 points, or 2.8 percent, when compared to July 2016. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 11th consecutive month, rising 95.95 points, or 50.4 percent, when compared to July 2015.