A Framework That Provides Clarity
During periods of “low visibility,” confusion reigns: for every indication of one trend, there seems to be a countertrend. The key is to glean from the collective wisdom of reliable leading indicators a clear signal that the economy is headed for a turn.
The U.S. Weekly Leading Index (WLI) increases to 144.5 from 143.5. The growth rate ticks down to 4.2% from 4.5%.
To put the economy in perspective please see links below:
- watch Lakshman Achuthan's recent interview on Reuters.
- read ECRI's "International Inflation Cycles Sync Up".
For a closer look at recent moves in the U.S. Weekly Leading Index, see the chart below:
Here are the key turning points underpinning the economic angst that won't go away. More
ECRI's Achuthan spoke with Real Vision TV about the 2017 cyclical outlook, and more. More
We ask the experts whether inflation's dormant years are over and how to handle its return. More
More synchronized international inflation cycles allow earlier detection of inflation cycle turning points. More
ECRI's Lakshman Achuthan will be meeting with professional members in Seattle on July 18 - 20.
May 17, 2017
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