U.S. WLI Virtually Unchanged
U.S. Weekly Leading Index (WLI) level increased to 131.1 from 130.1, the growth rate was virtually unchanged at -5.0%. The decline in WLI growth points to slower overall growth in coming months.
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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.
U.S. Weekly Leading Index (WLI) level increased to 131.1 from 130.1, the growth rate was virtually unchanged at -5.0%. The decline in WLI growth points to slower overall growth in coming months.
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