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 edges down to 131.1 from 131.4. The growth rate ticks up to -0.6% from -0.7%.
To put the state of the economy in perspective click here to watch Lakshman Achuthan in a current interview on Al Jazeera.
For a closer look at recent moves in the U.S. Weekly Leading Index, please see the chart below:
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December 17, 2015
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